Richard A. Dick Poore

Richard A. "Dick" Poore, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Sunday, October 25, 2015 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of 43 years of Bonnie J. (Spiby) Poore. Born in Brockton, he was raised in Easton and was a 1968 graduate of Oliver Ames High School. He also earned his BS in Law Enforcement from Western New England College. Mr. Poore was a Veteran of the US Army and proudly served in the Vietnam War. While in the Army, he served as a Helicopter Crew Chief with the 191st Assault Helicopter Company. He achieved the rank of Specialist 5 (Spec 5) and was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, the Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Army, he returned home and worked for Kelley Brothers Construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator before becoming an Inspector with the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles in 1984. After the merger of state police agencies in 1992, Dick became a Trooper with the Massachusetts Dept. of State Police. During his career, he served in Boston, Watertown, Plymouth, Sturbridge and Milton, before retiring as a Sergeant in 2006. Early in his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife. They took many cruises, as well as several motorcycle trips to the western part of the country.
Dick's greatest love in this world was his family. He was fiercely devoted to his family and friends, and especially adored his three grandchildren. He often said his family and friends were his reason for "being here."
He often considered himself a "Jack of all Trades" and enjoyed his time working on his many projects around his home and garage.
In recent years, he enjoyed getting together with his retired friends from "the job" which they referred to as The Breakfast Club. He also enjoyed classic car cruise nights during the summer months.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Deanna Sullivan and her husband Michael of Norton and Bret Poore of Raynham. He was the beloved Bumpa of Alaina, Kiera and Liam Sullivan. He was the brother of Robert Poore Jr. and his wife Patricia of NE and Ronald Poore and his wife Janice of Whitman. He was the uncle of Matthew, Robert and Karen Poore and Michelle Dexter.
Funeral Service will be offered in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday, November 2 at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday from 2-5 PM. Interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Donations in Dick's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.