Christopher Adam “Kiffy” Pooler, 23, of Whitefield, passed away on Nov. 10 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta after a brief illness. He was born in Portland on Feb. 16, 1986, the son of Ronald L. Pooler, Sr. and Lisa M. (Beaulieu) Pooler.
Christopher had a very challenging life due to Cerebral Palsy. He lived a very eventful life. A journey most people couldn’t imagine. It was a life that he fought for.
He could not have fought his 23 years of life without the love and support of his parents; brothers Ronald L. Pooler Jr. and significant other, Jessica Symonds, her son Nathan, and son-to-be Kaleb, and Anthony A. Pooler; his maternal grandfather “Pepere” Clement W. Beaulieu and wife “Memere” Brenda L. Beaulieu; aunts “Auntie Mel” Melody P. Beaulieu-Benge and husband John Benge Sr. and “Aunt Ninny” Cindy L. Pease and husband “Uncle Karl” Karl D. Pease; six first cousins; and many second cousins.
Christopher was predeceased by his maternal grandmother “Grammie” Sandra N. (Mills) Beaulieu; paternal grandparents “Grammpy” Darryl (Eli) S. Weeks and “Grammie” Patricia (Pat) A. Weeks; and uncle Roland Pooler.
Christopher attended many schools. His two most memorable schools were Whitefield Elementary School, with the help of his aide Sue Peaslee, and Maranacook High School, with the help of his aide and long time friend Morgan (Godfrey) Lancaster who was with him until the end.
Christopher had the love of music, colors, and lights as well as his movies. He enjoyed kicking his ball across the house but his favorite pastime was tripping people up as they walked by. His laugh was infectious. He would bring love and laughter to all who knew him.
Family and friends have decided to take some of his remains and free his ashes at their favorite places. The remaining ashes will be buried at a later date.
At the request of his parents, there will be no services. There was a remembrance of his life on Nov. 15 at the family home, Whitefield.
In honor of Christopher, memorial donations may be made to: United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Maine, 700 Mt. Hope Avenue, Suite 320, Bangor, ME 04401.
Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be expressed via flowers or through the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.
