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- WALLACE D. POWERS
1915 - 2003
Wallace David Powers, 88, of Fountain, CO, died peacefully Thursday, May 15, 2003.
He was born March 31, 1915 in Brownington, VT, the son of the late Philo and Rilla (Hanson) Powers.
He grew up on a dairy farm in Brownington, VT, and often talked about making maple syrup on the family farm all by himself, using a horse and sleigh to transport the sap to the sugar house. His Dad was road commissioner in Brownington for 24 years, and he often spoke about the work horses they had.
Mr. Powers retired from Bulova Watch Company in Providence, RI in 1977. He was a boiler room operator for over 20 years, and often spoke of the Salem and Dexter Street plants.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Phoebe Hardie and Leona Turcotte.
He leaves three children, Joyce L. (Kirk) House of Bath, NY, David C. Powers of Barrington, RI, and Avis (Ray) Vencill of Fountain, CO; three grandchildren, Joshua House, Eric House and Nathan Thornley.
He enjoyed traveling, music (especially old Lawrence Welk shows), and good conversation. He was a wonderful, hard working father, and will be greatly missed by his loved ones.
No viewing or services are planned. A private ceremony will be held with immediate family members. His remains will be buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, RI.
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1915 - 2003 (88 years)
