On Saturday, March 15, 2025, peacefully at Parklands Care Home, surrounded by his family, in his 89th year. Loved husband of the late Mary, devoted father and father-in-law of Craig and Lorraine, Jacqueline and Paul, Angela and Paul, beloved Grandad of Adam, Jordan, Joshua, Rebekah, Georgia, Hannah, Jack, and Abigail, Great-Grandad of Ezra, Ted, and Bella. A special thanks to the staff at Charles Upham and Parklands Care Homes for their outstanding care of Joe. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Joe Poole, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A celebration of Joe’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, on Friday, March 21, at 10.30am.