Harry Poole, Co-Owner of Scotia Speedworld, Passes Away February 27, 2014 Regional Harry Poole, best known to the racing community as co-owner of Scotia Speedworld and the Maritime Pro Stock Tour, passed away Wednesday. Harry Poole (photo – Ken MacIsaac) Harry was one of the original owners/builders of Scotia Speedworld and the Maritime Pro Stock Tour. He was inducted into the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2012, along with Cecil Vance, his business partner for both the track and the tour. Harry was also a car sponsor during the years. He was a well-known known citizen in Dartmouth where he owned and operated Amber Construction. The paddling community of Lake Banook was the recipient of his generosity over the years, where he was quick to design solutions for course problems that would arise and then correct them. He was deeply respected by all those fortunate to know him. Harry is survived by his wife June, daughter Cheryl, son Keith, and two grandsons. Our most sincere condolences to his family and friends. Arrangements A funeral service will be held Saturday March 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. There will be no visitation. Obituary Harry Bradford Poole – Dartmouth, passed away February 26, 2014 at the age of 76. Born in Mt. Rose, Annapolis County, he was a son of the late Elvin and Dorothy (Neily)Poole. Survived by his wife, June Poole(Fraser), daughter Cheryl Baxter(Scott), son Keith Poole(Natasha), grandchildren Noah, Luke and Jillian; sister Jean Hall, Shediac, N.B. He was predeceased by sisters, Barbara, Anne, Nancy, Myrtle, brothers Wesley, Edward(Sonny) and Melbourne(Meb). Harry got his start in construction with Cameron Contracting Ltd. in 1955. He left to found Woodlawn Construction in 1969 and Amber Contracting Limited in 1994 where he specialized in sewer and water and road work. He was a hands on business owner with a group of loyal employees. Special thanks to Murna Baker who worked with Harry for the past 42 years. Harry generously gave of his time to many associations over the years. He served on the Board of Directors for the N.S. Road Builders Association, Board for the Canadian Construction Association, member and chairman of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, served on the Dartmouth Lakes Advisory Board, Mic Mac Aquatic Club Board of Directors, past president of Canoe Championships, Board for The Dartmouth Sportsplex. He was a member of the Austenville Owl’s Club , Sundowner’s International, Philae Temple Shriners and Woodlawn Masonic Lodge. Recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Foundation; The Kiwanis Mel Osborne Fellow Award, Citizen of the Year Award by Dartmouth Natal Day Committee. Harry was inducted into the Maritime Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2012 as a lifetime member. His great sports love was racing, where he was part owner of Scotia Speedworld. Harry always enjoyed the Quebec International Bonspiel which he attended for the past 26 years. He was an avid fishermen and hunter and truly enjoyed spending time with his friends and family at his camp in Elderbank and the Owl’s Nest. All friends and family are welcomed to come and celebrate his life. A funeral service will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 216 School St., Dartmouth at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, Rev. Dr. P.A. Sandy McDonald offciating. Reception to follow at the Austenville Owl’s Club, 34 Oakdale Cres. A private internment service will be held at a later date. Family fowers only. Donations can be made to the IWK Remedial Seating Foundation or the Shriners Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences.
