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Lisa Morgan posted a condolence
To Paul's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Paul was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. May your family find peace in the wonderful memories you have of him.
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Norma (Briggs) Bear posted a condolence
To the Power's family, so sad to hear of Mr. Power's passing. Another great teacher gone, I have wonderful memories of his classes and loved his accent, especially when he talked about Bar Harbour. Last saw him a few year ago, he always remembered me and I'll always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Denise(Prindle) Winans posted a condolence
Mr. Powers was an excellant teacherand respected by all. He will be greatly missed.
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Trudy Harris-Irons posted a condolence
My condolences to the family. Mr. Powers (Harvey) my English teacher also and a great guy. He will be missed!
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Mary Wolcott Roefs posted a condolence
I will always remember Mr Powers as being the great English teacher that he was and for being a kind and thoughtful man.
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Greg Davie posted a condolence
The last few years, I would only see Paul at 5:30 mass in Sidney; never knew he was a deacon as well! I heard all about Providence College, that's for sure. And when Paul retired, he had that arcade where B & H Variety used to be. That is where I met his son Paul. We talked a lot of sports and I now wish that I also had him as a teacher. But somehow, I think I did. So glad you're with your son again, you really missed him I know.
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Cindy Manderville Maloney posted a condolence
Prayers are with the Powers Family. Mr Powers was a great Teacher and will be missed.
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Kaye Blankenship posted a condolence
Dear Powers Family: Your Dad was an awesome man who touched many lives over the years. He made learning a joy and an adventure. As others have said we loved his accent, his humor, and easy smile. Bless you in the coming days. Peace and rest now, Mr. Powers, at your Father's side in Heaven. We celebrate your life for all that you have served as a good Shepard.
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Wendy Fisher posted a condolence
I was in Mr. Powers' class in high school. For the first time, I was able to understand English Literature! He is very truly missed. My prayers are for your comfort.
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Jon Caruana posted a condolence
I am happy and humbled to have been one of a great many lives touched by this dear man. How different school, Afton and life would have been if I (we) had never known Harve.
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Nenia Holmberg Ryan posted a condolence
My prayers and condolences to the Powers family. I remember Mr.. Powers with fond memories. As in previous comments, I was blessed to have been one of his students and share similar memories of him. May your memories be a source of comfort for all of you.
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John and Barb Niles posted a condolence
Mr Powers will be greatly missed. He encouraged thinking outside the box in creative writing. Always words of encouragement to reach the best iside every student.
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Eddie Ramsey-Lewis posted a condolence
On behalf of the Afton Central Alumni Association, our prayers are with the Sullivan Family - "when a man's work on Earth is done, he is called Home" - Amen
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Eddie Ramsey-Lewis posted a condolence
My apologies, the Powers Family - Mr. Powers would expect me not to proof read, like I did with the School Newsletter - God Bless!
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Sarah Van De Weert posted a condolence
I speak for my brother too when I say that I truly loved this man (and his wife, Ann) like a member of my own family. I suppose this is why we referred to him as "Uncle Paul.� There’s no doubt that my mother could not have found better people to take care of us than Ann and Paul. He will be missed greatly, but I know he's made his way to God. I send my condolences - with love - to Ann, Brian, Denise, Marie, Kathleen, and family. God Bless.
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Pat Griffin posted a condolence
Dear Anna and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although we have lost touch over the years, I remember Paul as being a kind and generous person. I espelcially remember our days at St. Mary's in Kirkwood with Father Stan and the get togethers at Madeline's house. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Pat Griffin
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Wendy Dwyer posted a condolence
Before I even met "Harve", he was a gift to me - literally! It was during my first Teen Seminar retreat and "Meatball" was my senior staffer. At the end of the retreat, we'd all grown close and gave one another symbolic gifts. Meatball's gift to me was the love of her life - Harve.
That gift became the introduction to another portion of my family - the one I chose, and together, we have shared weddings, funerals, showers, tremendous joys, and profound sadness. There was a junior prom with a cougar in there, too, but I'm pretty sure the whole family would like to forget that. :-)
While the miles may separate us now and keep me from physically being there to crack open the "Frank Perdue wine" and sit around the table reminiscing with you, please know that my heart is most assuredly in New York, somewhere in the vicinity of Pleasant Street, and my thoughts and love are there in great supply, too.
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Henry Bostelman posted a condolence
Mrs. Powers and Family
Our hearts go out to all of you in this difficult time. We hope that time helps heal your sadness and you can remember the joy as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you've had over the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
Felecia, Henry, Debbie, Cindy and Matthew Bostelman
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Susan Harmon posted a condolence
Anne and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Paul touched many lives thru his work as a Deacon, Teacher, and Coach. May you find comfort in your many memories. Susan Harmon, Afton, New York.
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Jennifer Hahn Nichols posted a condolence
Dear Powers Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Powers was a wonderful person, mentor and teacher. He will be greatly missed by many. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and strength during this sorrowful time.
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Susan Hamo posted a condolence
Dear Denise and family, It is with my deepest sympathy and prayers that I send this message. God is always there to answer all of our prayers even the ones we may not know we need. God took home a remarkable man, a great dad, grandfather and devoted husband. May your tears at his time of loss be felt to the heavens as joy for his arrival. With deepest prayers, Susan Hamo (CNYC)
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Jodi Wombacker posted a condolence
I met Mr. Powers while working at the Sidney Great American and at the Kmart Pharmacy and I am very sorry to hear of his passing. He was truly a beautiful man! He always came in with a smile and brightened the day! My thoughts and prayers are with his family! God Bless!
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Brenda Wickes posted a condolence
Dear Powers Family,
I can only thank you for sharing this wonderful man, with a heart of gold, with all of us. Harve was an incredibly positive influence, beacon of support and smiling presence for so many kids in Afton over the years. Condolences for your loss. "Bump, set, spike!"
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Paul & Margot Adams posted a condolence
Deacon Powers (as we knew him) was a gifted speaker and an all-round lovely man. We appreciated that he traveled to share his time and talents with our little church (St. Rita's) in Chenango Forks. His enthusiasm for life and his love of & devotion to his family was evident in all he did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Anna.
Margot & Paul Adams
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Eamon O'Dea posted a condolence
Reflecting on Deacon Paul's example of leadership in our Church and the support he provided to me as my confirmation sponsor, I continue to find wisdom and encouragement to pursue a meaningful and charitable life. My condolences.
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Debra Fontana DeLaFleur posted a condolence
I was so sorry to hear of the death of Paul. I am from Utica and never met him but working with Denise I have heard only good things. He truly loved his children and grandchildren. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
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Jim Chappell posted a condolence
Anna & Kids: I'm sorry I could not be there for the funeral. As soon as I got the word, I looked back to those three years of monthly weekends at Christ the King for the Deacon Formation porgram. Oh what fun we had! Those Friday and Saturday nights we snuck into the kitchen, with Joe Gilbert running the show... the countless inane Saturday night sessions of "Pastoral Reflections" on why we thought we ought to or needed to be ordained, the horribly boring classes on Church history and the Sunday afternoon sessions ... but it was all worth it. I met so many great men and their wives, particularly Paul and you. There's only a few of us left from the 3rd group of deacons; Paul will be missed greatly. Not only does he join your son, but he'll once again be with Joe, Ralph, and Hugh. Be assured of my love and prayers for you ... you and Paul enriched my life beyond measure. And to you Paul, please remember me when you come into our Father's presence. You were a good and faithful servant!
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Fr. Tom Catucci posted a condolence
Anna,
I have been out of town and with great sadness have just heard of Paul's passing. My prayers are with you, your family and of course, with Paul. He served the people of St. Mary's faithfully and since I met him at Teen Seminar, have been inspired by his warmth and dedication to the people of God, especially the young ones. He will be missed by many. May our good Lord keep you and Paul's memories close to His heart. Fr. Tom
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Lawrence Silverstein posted a condolence
Mr. Powers was one of my favorite teachers in Afton, and influenced my writing style in ways that still come out, especially when I turn my hand to fiction. He will always be fondly remembered.
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Betty Snedaker Wu posted a condolence
Mr. Powers was 1 of my very favorite teachers at ACS. He made English Lit interesting and not a bore. I also remember listening to Paul Simon songs in his class. He was just a super teacher and person. My heart goes out to the family in loss of both their dad and mom.
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Cindy Arboit Balderson posted a condolence
What lovely words written for your father. He will truly be missed by so very, many people, as will your mom. I am thinking of you all and praying for a family that is so dear to my heart.
Prayers and hugs,
Cindy Arboit Balderson
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Jett Callahan (Michaletz) posted a condolence
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Powers was a great teacher..he always put a smile on my face! I'll always remember him as a comforting face and voice when I was knocked out from a bicycle accident I had in the 70's. He rode in the ambulance with me and reassured me all the way!! He was my Angel I thought....I'm sure he is your angel now !!! God Bless
