Lewis F. “Jerry” Poore, Jr., 68 October 20, 1954 - January 3, 2023

Lewis F. “Jerry” Poore, Jr., 68, of Hampstead, NH, formerly of Haverhill, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Lewis F. and Madeline G. (Carnes) Poore.

Jerry was raised in Haverhill and was a Graduate of Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1972.  In his youth he was involved with the Ayers Village Methodist church, the Four Horseman’s Association, a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, and was part of the Boy Scouts Troop 22. Linda Gates Mahoney was the adult mentor and advisor. In scouting Albert “Ted” Moulton was his Mentor for Eagle Scouts in helping through fundraising to attend the 13^th World Jamboree in Japan in 1971. In March of 1977, he joined the Haverhill Fire Department and was surprised at the dedication and professionalism of the group I got to work with at the Water Street Fire Station. Jerry was active in the Local 1011 Union and became president emeritus. Through the years he rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief. He was Deputy Chief in charge of training and support services, followed by Fire Suppression and lastly Fire Prevention. He retired as Deputy Chief in October of 2009. After 32 years, 7 Months on duty. In 1979 He founded Jenna Builders and designed and built many custom homes throughout the Merrimack Valley. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisherman and motorcycle rider. Along with his wife Lisa, they enjoyed traveling throughout the country in their R.V. creating new adventures. They owned and operated the Mill Brook R.V. Park in Kingston, NH.

Jerry was the beloved husband of Lisa (Hayden) Poore. He was the loving father of Tyler D. Whiteside and his wife Amy of Plaistow, NH, Justin L. Poore and his Fiance, Adria Michitson of Haverhill. He was the brother of Steven Poore and his wife Wendy of Haverhill, Cheryl Curran of Haverhill and Darlene Sanborn of FL. He was the cherished Papa of Bella, Brooke, Jax, Karlie, Austin, Hunter, Beau, Gunner and Colby, referring to them as his “Guggenheimer’s”. He was predeceased by his daughter Jenny Rebecca.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry’s name to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, January 8 from 2:00PM until 5:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will celebrated in the funeral home on Monday, January 9 at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery,Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com