Gordon W. Poole
Gordon W. Poole, 89, of DeKalb Junction, died on January 14, 2024, at the Auburn Rehab and Nursing Center. There will be a funeral service on May 24, 2024 at the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church at 9:00 am, burial will follow in Union Cemetery, DeKalb Junction. Gordon is survived by his daughters, Deborah Bright of Winthrop, ME, Jennifer and her husband Robert Williams of Belgrade, ME, a brother, Wayne Huntress of Philadelphia, NY, grandchildren, Billy Poole, Nick Poole, Carolyn Poole, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Lynn Poole, and a sister, Joyce Griffin. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Gouverneur, the son of the late, Lynn and Perciebelle Underwood Poole. He graduated from DeKalb Junction High School in 1951. Gordon married Pearl Hutt in 1956, she died on March 3, 1998, he married Elma Wilson on January 5, 2002, she died on January 19, 2010, he married Daun Martin on November 20, 2011, she died on September 12, 2021. Gordon was an ironworker for Local 496 Ironworkers in Clinton, ME, which included working at Alcoa and Civies Steel locally. He owned and operated Circle P Corp in Maine which was a small farm supply store. He and his son Lynn then operated the store together including, small engine repair, and agricultural fencing. Gordon was a member of the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church, was a founding member of BSA Troop 144 Hermon-DeKalb, was also the Charter Organization Representative and treasurer, faithfully attending the monthly meetings, was a member of the Wildwood Masonic Lodge 477 in Edwards and was a past master. He enjoyed horses, snowmobiling, motorcycling, welding, and spending time at camp. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BSA Troop 144, 1034 Pond Road, Hermon, NY, 13652 or the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church, 4302 USH 11, DeKalb Junction, NY, 13630.
On behalf of the family of Glenn and Alice Poole originally from Edwards,NY we send our deepest sympathies to the family.