On August 17, 2022, peacefully at WesleyCare with family by his side, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, loved father and father-in-law of Nicky and Maurice, Cindy and Bruce, and the late Martin, Greg and Lynda, and Mark and Anne. Loved Grandad of Zac and Jaimee, Natasha and Malcolm; Madelaine, and Claudia and Tin; Kate and Liam, James, and Gabrielle; and Georgie, loved Great-Grandad of Kayden, and Swayde. The family would like to thank Dr Mark Cohen and the staff of WesleyCare for their outstanding care of Eric. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Eric Poole, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Eric’s wishes, a Private Cremation has been held.