William V Powers, Jr. Obituary (1941 - 2015)

BILLERICA William V. Powers, Jr., 73, longtime resident of Billerica, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Emerson Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Drew) Powers to whom he had been married for 51 years. He was born in Boston on September 1, 1941, son of the late William V. and Helen (Marra) Powers, Sr. William was a 1959 graduate of King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham. He was employed for many years as a mechanic at Sears in Burlington. William enjoyed dancing and listening to music. He loved spending time at their home in Maine with family and friends. Above all, he cherished spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, William is survived by his children; William V. Powers, III and his wife Laurie of Billerica, Jennifer Dowd and her husband Daniel of Westford, and Anthony Powers of Billerica; five grandchildren; Ryan, Derek, Alyssa, Erin, and Allie; a sister Helen Theriault and her husband Maurice of Charleston, SC, brothers; Michael Powers and his wife Claire of Fort Mill, SC, and Scott Powers and his wife Jodi of Plainville; a sister-in-law, Susan Nicoletti and her husband Jack of Marco Island, FL; and many nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 oclock at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or strokeassociation.org. Service Information January 20, 2015 10:00am, All Saints Episcopal Church 10 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824