Obituary
POOLE, John Alway
John passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Oxford Gardens in Woodstock, Saturday, March 26, 2022 in his 89th year, after a long and fulfilling life.
John will be lovingly remembered by his children Mary (Evert Veenendaal) Poole, David (Karen) Poole, Michael (Sheena) Poole and Anne Janauskas, grandchildren Sofie Janauskas and Michael Janauskas, many nieces and nephews and cherished friends.
John is survived by sisters Barbara Smith and Cathy Poole, and sisters-in-law Dorothy Poole, Jaquie Poole and Eleanor Poole. John was predeceased by his beloved wife Betty, brothers Peter Poole, Phil Poole, Richard Poole, sister and brother-in-law Pat and John Young, brother-in-law Bill Smith and son-in-law Bruce Janauskas.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Oxford Gardens and Dr. William George for their care and compassion.
A private family celebration has taken place.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Alway Poole February 10 1934 March 25 2022 (age 88)..
Death notice for the town of: Woodstock, Province: Ontario
I was so sad to hear about John’s passing. The Poole name, in particular Poole & Co., has been an institution in Woodstock for over 100 years. I remember how kind John was to us when we would visit the grocery on Huron Street as kids. Many of John’s extended family became good friends of mine over the years. I got to know John better personally while he was at Oxford Gardens, just down the hall from my mother. He always stopped to chat and I looked forward to our conversations. On behalf of the Julian Family, please accept our sincere condolences. We will miss him.
Dear Barbara, Cathy, Dorothy, Eleanor and Jacquie:
Please know that I am sending you my condolences on the loss of my first cousin John. He was very much loved and admired by so many family, friends and Poole and Company employees and customers.
With fond memories of 176 Graham Street. Especially the many Christmas dinners. With much love Julie.