Oakland, Maine - Suzanne Marie (Michaud) Pooler, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 26, 2023, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta, from dementia.

Sue was born on March 17, 1965, in Augusta to Richard and Joyce Michaud and graduated from Cony High School in 1983. She attended Mid-State College in Augusta and the University of Maine at Augusta, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1995.

Being a lifelong learner, Sue went on to Thomas College where she earned her Master of Business Administration and was inducted into Sigma Beta Delta in 1997. During her time earning various degrees, she worked as the business manager for Dr. James Davis, DDS, dental practice in Lewiston, Director of Financial Aid at Mid-State College in Augusta, Adjunct Faculty at Thomas College and ended her working career in 2011 as the Assistant Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine. She always said the best part of her work in education was helping students succeed. Sue also volunteered her time with the United Way of Mid Maine, serving on various committees and as the board chair in 2010.

Sue met her husband Michael Pooler while they were both students at Thomas College and were married on February 13, 1998. Sue was an avid birder, loved shopping with her sister Mary and spending time upta camp with family and friends, especially our neighbors, Nancy and Dave Vanorse.

Sue was predeceased by their daughter, Kathrine Mary Pooler; her parents, Richard Michaud and Joyce Foster; and mother-in-law, Mary Pooler. She is survived by her husband, Colonel (retired) Michael Pooler of Oakland; sister, Mary Michaud of Augusta; aunt, Carol Judkins of Manchester; cousin, Gaila and Tom Beach of Biddeford; father-in-law, Dan Pooler of Brewer; in laws: Kathy (Pooler) and Steve Smith of Troy, Rod and Jill Pooler of New Gloucester, and Jim and Michelle Pooler of Morrill; nieces Jessica Smith, Lauren McArthur, Abbie Berry and Grace Pooler; nephews, Ryan Pooler and Austin Turner; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Mike, Mary, and the family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta, especially Kayla and Cathy, for all the professional, loving, and dignified care they provided Sue during the past six- and one-half years, especially during the COVID times.

Visiting hours and a celebration of life will be at Wheeler Funeral Home at 26 Church St., Oakland, Maine. Visiting hours are from 4pm to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, and a celebration of life will begin at 12 p.m. on Friday, the 5th of May, followed by a gathering at Governor's restaurant in Waterville. A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation in memory of Suzanne Pooler to the Augusta Maine Veterans' Homes, 35 Hero's Way, Augusta, ME 04330 or at MaineVets.org.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland, Maine where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting lawrybrothers.com.