George Russell Poor

Dear Gladys and Family -
I was saddened to hear of George's passing. I'll always remember the wonderful music at our mom and dad's and the Commodore. They were such great times and we were so lucky to be a part of them. All the musicians had a very special bond and you could see how much they enjoyed each other. It was the best of times. Our best to all of you.
Carmen (Cormier) and Ron Madore

Dear Glad, Sally, Susan, and Jean,

On behalf of the Cormier Family, I want to express our sincere condolences for your loss.
Even at George's passing, my thoughts are full of joy for the times past that you and we all shared with him.
He did his part to keep the American art form alive, to the delight of all that were privileged to hear him play.
The life you shared was full and full of music and art and love, how wonderful.
Glad, Vern and Lally loved you both...

Love to all the Poors from Sally & Gid Loring. I enjoyed playing with him on many occasions and talking about our mutual love for jazz and sailing. I have posted a photo of
George and I and Vern Cormier at the Commodore Restaurant in Beverly (in 1993), where we used to sit in with
friends there. Sally & I both have bad colds, so we won't be able to be at the memorial events. How lucky Glad was to have George! How Lucky George was to have Glad!

I will always remember being part of the group at the Colonial Inn in Concord where George performed to the delight of customers and fellow musicians alike. I have missed him the last few years. Gladys and family please accept my condolences.

To the entire Poor family with love,I have wonderful memories of George sailing as "the masked bandit" to keep the lips pure for those sweet trumpet tones. I was fed and serenaded in Manchester harbor at the beginning and end of every season when Tinavere would comne and go from Crocker's Boat Yard. My parents had many happy cruises with long timme buddies, Glad and George. And the greatest wedding present I got was George and a couple of pals playing at Tim/s and my reception. The Vaughan...

Dear Glad and family,
I was so saddened to read of George's passing. I read his obiturary on line thanks to Betty Lou. It was a beautiful tribute to him and his family. I feel very humbled and so fortunate to have enjoyed both your warm friendships as well as his Great Trumpet Renditions from the heart. Ruth Main Rockport

As a young kid who played sax in the 50's as well as delivering George's newspaper, on Gregory Street, I will always remember him giving us a chance to play with the "big" guys in his band. We were 16 - 18. He got a kid out of our band "The Jive Five" and our big chance with George came when he and his band - mostly from Berklee -played at M'Head HS for a benefit concert at the High School in 1957. We were the alternative band.George had a great knack of making you feel at ease with the rest...

Glad, Susan, et al.

I was saddened to hear of George's passing but happy to know that he was at home surrounded by those for whom he cared so much. As I was growing up he was always such a kind and cool guy. I will miss hearing his music in all the different situations that he played; some happy, some sad. My best wishes to all of you.