William W. Powers

William W. Powers, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2017 at the age of 90. Born, raised, and educated in South Boston, William had been a resident of Holbrook for 60 years. He worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. William loved reading, crossword puzzles, singing and dancing, and was an avid New England sports fan.

Beloved husband for 64 years of Ann (Joyce) Powers. Loving father of Joyce Powers of Holbrook, Ann Zoller and her husband Tom of Lancaster, Patrick Powers of Holbrook, Maureen Powers and her spouse Sally of Randolph, Brian Powers of Holbrook, Darling Dufour of Holbrook and the late William C. and Sean S. Powers. Devoted brother of Lorraine Poulin of Weymouth, Joan Bellino of NH, and the late May Morris, Eleanor Dinneen, Delores Adams, Jean Force, Barbara Oakley, and Thomas Powers. Dear grandfather of Haley, Max, Katie, Anthony, and Aiden. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37) Holbrook on Wednesday, October 25th at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Holbrook at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday, October 24th from 4-7pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Late WWII US Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations in William’s memory can be made to the Holbrook Ecumenical Food Pantry, 322 So. Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343.