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VIRGINIA POOL Obituary

POOL--Virginia Middleton, age 94, on August 31st in Greenwich, CT. Daughter of the late Eleanor L. Banks and Francis O. French, widow of the late Philip B. Pool, loving mother of Philip B. Pool, Jr. and Diana P. Delano. Devoted grandmother of Elliott L. Pool, Victoria M. Pool, Laura F. Delano, Catherine L. Delano and Chase L. Delano. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Preservation Society of Newport County, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 9, 2011.

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G. Todd Astor

September 12, 2011

Dear Philip and Diana,
I am so sorry for your loss. I still remember when Aunt V came up to Vermont and took Robin and I out for dinner. It has been so long since the days in Newport at Grandma Tucky's house. May I offer my condolences.

Take Care,
G. Todd Astor

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