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William "Pooh Bear" Haskell

COLRAIN, Massachusetts

Sep 5, 1957 – Aug 31, 2014 (Age 56)

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BORN
September 5, 1957
DIED
August 31, 2014
AGE
56
LOCATION
COLRAIN, Massachusetts

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COLRAIN - William ""Pooh Bear"" Haskell, 56, of East Colrain Road, died Sunday (8-31-14) at home.He was born in Montague on Sept. 5, 1957, the son of Clifford and Pauline (Berthiaume) Haskell. Pooh attended local schools in Turners Falls, where he excelled in football. He was a lineman for cable...

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I think of you often and whenever I do, it brings a feeling of comfort and warmth. It's such a good feeling. It's a feeling that puts a smile on my face and warms my heart to the core. Pooh Bear was a fitting nickname for the loving, generous, gentle person that defined little Billy Haskell that lived across the street when we were growing up. You are still surrounding us with love and comfort, I feel a Pooh hug coming on. Miss seeing you in the flesh, grateful for the presence of your...

My family and I were reminiscing about what a great Turners Falls Indians fan Pooh Bear was throughout the years. I remembered him doing push ups at the football games each time Turners scored a touchdown. Eric told me about what happened to him after his team won their basketball game to make the finals... The game ended and Eric found himself up in the air. He looked down and saw Pooh Bear holding him up! Eric said, "He was just as sweaty as I was!" We laughed about that and I wondered if...

Pooh the day I met you was one of the best days of my life. Many happy and crazy memories. Always remember the Pooh Bear hug. Meet you in Harley Heaven. David Dresser

Fly high my friend. I love you and will miss you so much. I have so many fond and funny memories. Kurt and I will see you on motorcycle alley some day! My love forever....XXXOOO

We will miss you so much Pooh Bear. The world we are in now will never be the same.

As co-pilots for many OuterSpace Halloween parties we had many good times and safe trips. The memories are legendary as was the legend of Pooh Bear. Unique and one of a kind. Peace and Love Brother Gillbilly.

Uncle Pooh your light has only dimmed and will continue to burn as we remember your bright spirit. Love you always.

Pooh you will be missed by so many. You always had that wonderful and cheerful smile and Laugh.Always there for every one.Prayers to the family and Friends. Fly free with the rest of the Angels my sweet friend.

You will be missed thanks for the laughs rest in peace our friend Billy Lewin and Lucinda