Mr. Donald H. Poore 84 of 1521 Snells Bush Road Town of Manheim, Little Falls, died Sunday afternoon September 9, 2012 at the Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, with his loving wife and family at his side. Don was born on April 29, 1928 in Kitchner Ontario, Canada the son of the late John and Myrtle (Rickert) Poore and was educated in schools in Canada. While residing in Canada, he was a member of the Highland Infantry, serving from 1945-1949. He came to the United States in 1956 locating in Herkimer where he was employed by the Standard Furniture Company as a foreman until 1970 when the company closed. Don then purchased a dairy farm on the Snells Bush road in the Town of Manheim and retired from there in 1995. Don was twice married, first to Marjorie Bennett on January 30, 1959 in Herkimer. She predeceased him on November 17, 1991. He then was united in marriage to Donna Mabbett on May 22, 1992 on the family farm. While farming he was a member of the Dolgeville Co-op, along with membership in the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club. His personal interests were in woodworking, gardening and hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Donna, his sons and their wives Richard and Marsha Poore of Leesport,PA, Douglas and Veronica Poore of Westmoreland, his daughter and her husband Valerie and Richard Foster of Salisbury Center, his step children Keith & Sharon Mabbett of Florida, Laurie & Jim Blackburn of Fulton, and Sari & Jeffery Overmyer of Minn., six Brothers & Sisters all in Canada, 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews. In keeping with his wishes there will be NO formal services or calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dons' name may be made to a charity of one's choice. His arrangements were entrusted to Brian A. Roberts of the Roberts & Enea Funeral Home 3 Faville Avenue Dolgeville, NY.