William A. Poole

William A. Pooleof Washington DC, passed away on 1/9/18 of pneumonia. Husband of Janet Tersoff, son of Alice Poole & the late Allan K. Poole, brother of Catherine (David) Merrihew & the late David Poole.  Bill worked at the World Bank 1988-2016, much of it facilitating Risk and Opportunity (COSO) internal control workshops.  Over the years, Bill enjoyed singing at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and in the choirs at St. Stephen Martyr Church (Washington) and The Cathedral of St. Thomas More (Arlington).  He was an avid pianist and chef throughout his life.  A memorial service will be held at DeVol Funeral Home, 2222 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007 (Complimentary Valet Parking Available) on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be sent to Chapel Haven (teaching independent living to young adults with developmental disabilities), 1040 Whaley Ave., New Haven CT 06515; or the Colonial Williamsburg Fund, P.O. Box 1776, Williamsburg VA 23187-1776.