In Memory Of
Helen Powers
Helen Powers
d. September 23, 2006
Powers, Helen E. "Iggy"
On Saturday, September 23, 2006, at age 90, under the loving care of Park Ridge Hospice and her family. Former resident of Canandaigua, NY, and a retiree of Eastman Kodak. She was predeceased by infant son, William D. Powers Jr.; husband, William D. Powers Sr.; sister & brother-in-law, Virginia (William) Reynell; and brother & sister-in-law, John R. (Virginia) Powers Jr. Survived by daughters, Sheila D. (Robert) Mulheron, Jane V. (Jerry) Norton; sons, Craig W. and Michael P.; grandchildren, Sheryl A. (James) Barry, Susan H. (Steven) Barton, Christopher (Anne) Dhondt and Gregory P. Norton; great-grandchildren, Jennifer (Gene, USMC) Lowman, Kelly A. and husband Carlos, both of the USAF, Kaitlynn M. Barton, Michael and Alaina Dhondt; cousin, Mary Kay (Charles) Williams; niece, Margot Schumaker and family; nephew, John R. (Janey) Powers III; friend, Kelvin Rose; and many cherished neighbors in Rochester and Canandaigua.
Born in Rochester, NY, on Oct. 3, 1915 to Helen (Heveron) and Edward Egan. Raised by uncle William H. Craig, Monroe County Sheriff and warden of the penitentiary, along with beloved aunt, Margaret (Heveron) Craig. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and Nazareth Academy, where she made lifelong friends, meeting once a month with them over the past 80 years. Deep friendships also continued with Kodak colleagues, who met frequently for lunch and conversation. She enjoyed swimming and riding her horse, "Gypsy Queen". She married William Daly Powers in 1935. Together they raised four children.
Besides family and friendships, Helen enjoyed big band music, the theater, and traveling in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She was an excellent dancer and laughed often in telling and listening to stories. She was quick to compliment everyone. She cheerfully devoted her time and her love to her four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a marvelous cook (goulash and meatloaf), and baker (pineapple upside-down cake and apple pie).
Helen's Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 29 at 10 A.M in St. Lawrence Church, 1000 North Greece Rd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Health Foundation (Hospice at Park Ridge Hospital, 155 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14603) To leave a condolence, or share a special memory please visit: www.newcomerfamily.com
On Saturday, September 23, 2006, at age 90, under the loving care of Park Ridge Hospice and her family. Former resident of Canandaigua, NY, and a retiree of Eastman Kodak. She was predeceased by infant son, William D. Powers Jr.; husband, William D. Powers Sr.; sister & brother-in-law, Virginia (William) Reynell; and brother & sister-in-law, John R. (Virginia) Powers Jr. Survived by daughters, Sheila D. (Robert) Mulheron, Jane V. (Jerry) Norton; sons, Craig W. and Michael P.; grandchildren, Sheryl A. (James) Barry, Susan H. (Steven) Barton, Christopher (Anne) Dhondt and Gregory P. Norton; great-grandchildren, Jennifer (Gene, USMC) Lowman, Kelly A. and husband Carlos, both of the USAF, Kaitlynn M. Barton, Michael and Alaina Dhondt; cousin, Mary Kay (Charles) Williams; niece, Margot Schumaker and family; nephew, John R. (Janey) Powers III; friend, Kelvin Rose; and many cherished neighbors in Rochester and Canandaigua.
Born in Rochester, NY, on Oct. 3, 1915 to Helen (Heveron) and Edward Egan. Raised by uncle William H. Craig, Monroe County Sheriff and warden of the penitentiary, along with beloved aunt, Margaret (Heveron) Craig. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and Nazareth Academy, where she made lifelong friends, meeting once a month with them over the past 80 years. Deep friendships also continued with Kodak colleagues, who met frequently for lunch and conversation. She enjoyed swimming and riding her horse, "Gypsy Queen". She married William Daly Powers in 1935. Together they raised four children.
Besides family and friendships, Helen enjoyed big band music, the theater, and traveling in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She was an excellent dancer and laughed often in telling and listening to stories. She was quick to compliment everyone. She cheerfully devoted her time and her love to her four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a marvelous cook (goulash and meatloaf), and baker (pineapple upside-down cake and apple pie).
Helen's Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 29 at 10 A.M in St. Lawrence Church, 1000 North Greece Rd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Health Foundation (Hospice at Park Ridge Hospital, 155 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14603) To leave a condolence, or share a special memory please visit: www.newcomerfamily.com
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Friday, September 29, 2006
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