Russell W. Poole

Russell Warren Poole, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham.  He was 78.  Russell was born July 7, 1942 in Norwood, Massachusetts, the son of Warren Henry and Rose E. (Austin) Poole.  He enlisted in the US Army in September of 1960 and served until his honorable discharge in 1963.  Russell worked for 21 years as the business manager for the Marshfield Center Garage.  He was a member of American Legion Post 18 of Dedham and served as a Dedham Town Meeting Member for District 2 for many years.  He was also a member of the Allin Congregational Church in Dedham.  Russell is survived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly Louise (Cassie) Poole and his two sons, John B. Poole of South Yarmouth and David R. Poole, and his wife Dana, of Belmont, California; as well as his sister Jane E. Cobb of Florida, and his five grandchildren, Zachary, Haley, Charlie, Heidi, and Harry Poole.  He was predeceased by his infant grandson William Poole.  Visiting hours will be held Friday, October 9, 2020 from 4 to 8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Masks are required to enter the building. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside service Saturday at 11 am at Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham with military honors.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held June 22, 2024 at 10 am at the Allin Congregational church followed by fellowship in the Fireside Room at the church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Allin Congregational Church, 683 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated.