Elbert Francis Powell
Elbert Francis Powell
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Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Edwin B. and Albina (Columbus) Powell. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II and a third generation printer at the family plant, Powell Printing Company in Harvard Square.
He was an avid ham radio operator (W1KNW), enjoyed sailing his Friendship sloop and was a 65-year veteran of Amicable Lodge, AF & AM.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Statia (Pojda) Powell, a niece, Shirley Powell and her husband, Ernest L. Prouty of South Yarmouth; a nephew, Waldo I. Powell and his wife, Disa, of Osterville; and several grand nieces and nephews.
Visitation with Masonic services will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A, Sandwich. Graveside services will be held at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
www.nickersonbourne
funeralhome.com.
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Bruce Baresel
October 8, 2008
Statia, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Elby will be missed. He was a great man.
Bruce KV1X
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Steve and Karen Boyson
October 5, 2008
Statia my heart goes out to you. Elby will be missed by all. He made us laugh.
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October 5, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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