Anthony J. POWERS

Anthony J. Powers Anthony (Tony) Joseph Powers, 80, of Moncton passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005, after a brief illness. Born in Summerside, PEI, Tony was the son of the late Peter and Leona (Bernard) Powers. He was a vet of WWII, serving overseas with the RCA from 1942 to 1946. He then joined the RCAF for another 28 years until his retirement, at which time he sold real estate in the Moncton area until 1984. He was a charter member of Holy Family Parish and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Moncton Branch #6. Tony will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Emily (Gallant); daughters, Carol (Paul Weatherby), Mississauga, ON, Cathy and Sue both of Moncton; sons, Robert (Bob) (Muriel), Shediac Cape, Ed (Christine), Moncton, John (Linda), Riverview; grandchildren, Mike (Jill) Weatherby, Jennifer Weatherby both of Mississauga,ON, Stephanie Powers (J.J. Hainey), Ottawa, ON, Jolene Powers (Pierre LeMire), Bathurst, Christopher, Mike and Mark, Moncton, Matthew Powers, Riverview; great granddaughter, Natasha, Memramcook; sister, Theresa Perry (Henry), Dartmouth, NS; brother, Alfred (Joe) Powers, Jefferson, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Tony was predeceased by sister, Peggy Arsenault, Summerside, PEI; brothers, Armand, Worcester, Mass and Albert, Portland, Maine; brother-in-law, Edwin Gallant, Summerside, PEI; several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995), Tuesday, May 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The Royal Canadian Legion Moncton Branch #6 will hold a memorial service Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, May 25, 10:00 am, Rev. Jeff Doucette officiating. Reception following the service. Interment in Our Lady Of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In Tony's memory, donations to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital or memorial of donor's choice would be appreciated. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com [Times & Transcript]