Peacefully, on Sunday, March 13, 2022, Ernest “Ernie” George Pole passed away at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Grace (2019). Loving father of Lindy (John) and Graeme (Marnie). Cherished grandfather of Nevin (Anya), James, Charlotte, Natalie and Olivia. Treasured great-grandfather of Pavla Faye and Adam. Ernie was educated in Wales, where his major achievement was being awarded University of Wales Colours in Soccer. He was called up before finishing his degree and spent his next three years in the army, being trained as an ammunition examiner and in bomb disposal. Upon being demobbed, he joined Distillers Company, a manufacturer of polystyrene and PVC resins and latices. Two years later, he moved to Brynmawr Rubber, a manufacturer of general purpose rubber and latex products where he met and married Grace. After three years, he joined the Natural Rubber Producers’ Research Association where he was responsible for the development of new uses and technical service for natural rubber latex worldwide. In 1964 he and his family immigrated to Canada where he joined Polymer Corporation and worked on the development of new products and uses for synthetic rubber lattices. He was sold to BASF in 1985 and carried out similar duties there until retirement in 1991. During his working life, Ernie travelled widely in the Americas, Europe and parts of Asia. He authored over fifty technical papers and patents. He was a member of Round Table in the U.K. and Kinsmen and Boy Scouts in Canada before joining Golden K. His hobbies include sports, travel, cooking, rock-hounding and wine-making. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Ernie’s wishes, no services will be held. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to The Inn of the Good Shepherd or the charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ernest George Pole May 9th 1926 March 13th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario