Frank Poole

"Mr. Poole hired my husband and me to teach when we came here from out of state. Because he was such a kind leader with integrity,it made us proud to be working with him! Condolences to you all."
Marilyn Johnson Gilford,NH

When Mr. Poole retired from Laconia, he gave Woodland Heights the gift of a piano dolly. Every time I play, I think of him. As a new hire from the South, he made me feel right at home.

My deepest sympathy to the Pooles.

I cherish fond memories of Mr. Poole (and his wonderful family!) when he was our principal in Alton. He respected students and was a kind leader. My sincere condolences to the entire family, may God bless you during this sad time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the poole family I fondly remember Mr Poole, as a caring man.

Mr. Poole was a man of integrity and challenged me to be one as well when he agreed to become one of my first customers as a teenage entrepreneur. I respected him for his commitment to integrity at school as well. His style was always firmness with grace. My prayers for God's peace for his family as they grieve their loss.

Frank was an outstanding principal for our children in Alton and a valued friend to all of our family. He modeled godly character that set him apart in many ways that continue to influence the lives he has touched. He modeled a life well lived.

Bev and family, we pray that the positive memories of your lives with Frank will give you great joy and peace as time goes by.
With love, Pete and Gwyn De Jager

So sorry to hear about Frank. Beverly, you are both in my prayers.

Fr. Gerry Dunn, Dover, NH

Frank hired me to serve as Principal of the Gilford Elementary School in 1984. We remained colleagues until he retired. I will always remember Frank as an exceptional leader who cared about the people he worked with and his commitment to children. My sincere condolences to his devoted wife, Beverly, and his family.

Frank was the BEST principals that I have ever met. My sympathy goes out to your family. The Melansom & Elliott family. (Alice I. Melanson )

I worked at Gilford High School, as a secretary, when Mr. Poole was Supt. I was always amazed how he always remembered the names of the whole staff. He was a wonderful person and my sympathies are with all of you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I knew Frank when he was Alton's principal and I was Kingswood's. He always impressed me with his professionalism and commitment to students. I enjoyed his friendship and company. My sincere condolences.

My deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones. This sad news brings back many fond memories of Mr. Poole, my elementary principal, and his children, who I attended school with. A heart felt thank you goes out to him and all of you for your support in finding a cure and dealing with the disease Alzheimer's.

Prayers and deepest sympathy to you, Beverly, and your family. Frank was the most wonderful superintendent possible. You would often find him sitting in a classroom helping a student. He had the "real caring" for students while performing his administrative duties. He was always ready to listen to our problems and did so much to encourage me on my educational journey. A true gentleman and educator. He will be so missed.

Maureen Baldwin

I am sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was always a very fair man. I wish schools could be run the way Frank ran Alton Central again.

My deepest sympathy to the family. Frank's care and kindness to me and my husband (both teachers in the Laconia school system) shall always be cherished.

I babysat his kids and found him to be a kind man and generous man. My sincerest condolences to your family....I will always have fond rememberances of Mr. Poole. My prayers are with you and hope they bring you just a moment of strength.

Sorry to hear of your loss.
When we were neighbors in Alton I always thought of your family as being kind and loving and while reading the obituary I am reminded of that. I am sad to hear about the alzheimer's and yet impressed that your husband/father still thought of others during his own struggles. Truely a man to be missed :(
May God be with you.

My heart and thoughts go out to his family and friends. He was a kind, respected, and fair principal to us

My heart and thoughts go out to his family and friends. He was a kind and fair principal to me.

Dear Bev and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Frank's death.
I will never forget your friendship and and please know you all are in my and my family's thoughts.
Ellen Reinholz Gammans

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tim & Gina:
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love, Ron & Eileen

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our deepest sympathy to you, Beverly, and your family. Frank was an unusually
caring man and a gifted teacher who is fondly remembered by us and our family.

Thinking of you, Eileen and Steve, Sam and Nick, and the rest of your family at this sad time. My sympathies are with you. I remember meeting your Dad, Eileen, at your wedding and talking with him, he was a wonderful person. I am truly very sorry for your loss.

Prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all in this time of sorrow.Terry Messier Kimball

Deepest sympathy to the Pooles and extended families.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Love to all.

He was my principal at Alton Central High and I only have fond memories of him. My thoughts go out to his family. He will be missed.
Cheryl (Elliott) Cushman