William R. Powers Sr.

POWERS, William R., Sr., 88, passed away on August 22, 2014. Mr. Powers was a retired Professional Engineer. He was born in Springfield, MA on February 19, 1926 to Edward A. and Luva M. Powers. He graduated from Technical High School in Springfield and went into the army shortly after graduation, where he served in the Combat Engineers and the Paratroopers during WWII. He attended the University of Maine and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He held positions in production management and construction management for several companies over the next 47 years. He qualified as a Professional Engineer in 1968. He leaves behind his loving wife, Karen M. Powers; four children Frances Cartier of Orrington, Maine, Michael Powers of Boothbay, Maine, William Powers Jr., of Ovid, New York and Margaret Powers of Presque Isle, Maine; stepdaughter Linda Richards; stepson Daniel Miers as well as eight grandchildren, one great grandson and four step granddaughters. A visitation will take place on Friday, September 5, 2014 from 12:30 to 2PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 2PM.