Obituary of John Power

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father John Power, in his 83rd year, to be reunited with his beloved wife Maud. Born in Carbonear, NL, he was the son of the late Maurice and Agnes (George) Power. Formerly of Traytown, NL, John most recently resided in Saint John at Loch Lomond Villa. John served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers with NATO forces in Europe before returning to Canada to begin a family with Maud. He made a life-long career as a Stationary Engineer before retiring in 1991. Survived by his children Debbie (Richard), Cathy (Eric), Valerie (Kevin), John, Wanda (Todd) and Peter (Kathleen). He will be greatly missed by his adoring grandchildren Cynthia, Tara (Chris), Ryan, Kathryn, Laura, Shannon, Renee, Gaby, Adam, Raegan, Killian and Delaney. John is also survived by sisters Agnes Geange (Bill), Kathleen Warren (Calvin) and Rose Dewer. He was predeceased by sisters Dorothy, Anna, Gertrude and Genevieve; as well as brothers Tom and Maurice. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, (506) 849-2119, with visitation from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 5th, 2012, which will be immediately followed by a funeral service at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com