Lillian Poole

Lillian S. Poole, 93, passed in Southington on July 3, 2022. She was born and raised in Bristol, Connecticut and graduated from Bristol High School Class of 1947. She was the wife of 70 years of the late Charles A Poole, Sr. Lillian was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Zetarski) Szydlowski and was predeceased by three brothers, Edmond, Chester and John Szydlowski as well as four sisters, Jesse Kosienski, Eleanor Smith, Jean Taschner and Stella Wesolowski.

She is survived by two sons, Charles A Poole, Jr and wife, Patricia, of Stoneham, Massachusetts and Thomas G Poole and wife, Karen, of Southington, Connecticut, one grandson, Charles A Poole III and wife, Andrea, of Winchester, Massachusetts and three great grandchildren, Riley, Nora and Francis.

Lillian first began work upon graduation in the office of Bristol High School Principal, Carl A. Magnuson. Following a hiatus to raise her family she engaged in a 28-year career with the Bristol Public Schools in a variety of positions including Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools and later the Bristol Board of Education.

Upon retirement Lillian and Charles moved to Vero Beach, Florida where they spent 28 wonderful years prior to moving back to Connecticut in 2020. An avid golfer, she found the climate well suited to her passion and was an active participant in the Vista Plantation Womens and Couples Leagues and held a position in the Pro Shop at the Johns Island Country Club of Vero Beach.

A memorial service at Saint Dominic’s Church, Southington will be held on July 18, 2022 at 10:00am. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Street, Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.

As per the wishes of the family memorial donations may be made to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, either online at www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/2380376 or by check to address below: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 202, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.