|
Born in Boston on April 10, 1940, he was a son of the late Warren E. Powers and George and Eleanor (Camillo) Powers-Deshler. Ed grew up in the Roxbury section of Boston and was educated in the Boston public schools. A resident of Mansfield for the past 40 years, Mr. Powers was the owner of Industrial Precision Coatings Inc. in Randolph, a company he founded in 1980 and which is still operated by his family. Being semi-retired, Ed enjoyed winters spent with his wife and friends at the Breckenridge Community in Estero, Fla., and summers with his family in East Falmouth. Mr. Powers was a member of the B.P.O.E. order of Elks 1011 in North Attleboro and the Sons of Italy in Braintree. His hobbies included playing golf and boating, but his favorite times spent were those in the presence of his loving family, especially with his adoring grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted children, Donna M. Batta and her husband, Jeffrey, of Mansfield, and Edward J. Powers Jr. and his wife, Kerri, of Norton. He was the cherished grandfather of Janelle Batta of New York, N.Y., Kyle Batta and Craig Batta, both of Mansfield, and Colby Powers and Devin Powers, both of Norton. He was the brother of Robert Powers of New Hampshire, and is also survived by his niece, Nichole, of New Hampshire. Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends were cordially invited to attend, were held on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service was held on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the conclusion of visiting hours in the funeral home. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, Ed's family has requested
that donations in his memory be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. |