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POWELL, Wayne M.
Wayne M. Powell, 67, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Kathryn (Nichisti) Powell, died Monday (July 1, 2013) at his home. He was born in Rumford, ME, son of the late Orvis and Lillian (Witas) Powell. Wayne was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Air Force. . He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Post University in Waterbury in 2003. He was an engineer working for Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford. Besides his wife Kathryn, Wayne is survived by his son Mark Powell of Portland; his daughter Amy Hemenway and her husband Kirk of Middletown; a brother, Gary Powell and his wife Gail of Wallingford; two adored grandchildren, Stephen and Adam; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church, Elm St., Middletown. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St, Middletown. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the VFW in East Hampton, 20 North Maple Street, East Hampton, CT 06424. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne POWELL
Gary Powell
June 26, 2025
Wayne was my younger brother who I have fond memories of the time we grew up to gather. Wayne was an Airforce Intelligence analyst during the Veit Nam War and was proud of his service as was I. I regret every time in May of his too early passing. My God watch over you until we all meet again.
Your Older Brother, Gary
Gary Powell
June 26, 2024
I think of my younger brother Wayne most every day when I am in my home office and see his picture on the desk. We grew up together and worked at P&W until Wayne went into the Air Force. later we had many family get to gathers as our families developed. Wayne with nephew Mark and I went to Patriot games of which both Wayne and I were stead fast fans. He died way too soon. He is missed until our time to be reunited in that promised place in heaven. God bless his family in his remembrance.
Gary
Rhonda Pease
July 8, 2013
To the family of Wayne Powell . . .
I worked with him for many years and enjoyed out time together. My prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in knowing that Wayne is at peace with our Lord.
Calvin & Brenda Jones
July 6, 2013
Mark & Family,
We're sorry for your loss, you're in our thoughts & prayers. May God bless & bring comfort to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty Wilson
July 6, 2013
Kathy & family, so very sorry to hear of your loss.Cherish memories forever.You have my thoughts & prayers.
July 5, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Powell Family.We are so sorry for your loss.
With Much Love and Sympathy,
Linda Neal and Family.
Chris and Amy Ciskowski
July 5, 2013
Mark and Family , Sorry for your loss !
Melissa Cusanelli
July 5, 2013
To all of Wayne's family, my sincerest condolences for you loss. Met Wayne at PW and truly loved his smile and his warm heart...such a wonderful friend! A loss beyond words. May warm memories help you during this very difficult time.
Joseph Liebl
July 4, 2013
Sympathy from one of Wayne's old friends. I worked with Wayne at P&W up until 1999 when I retired to Florida.
The Richardson's
July 3, 2013
Amy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss.
July 3, 2013
To Mark and the entire Powell family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, Wayne is a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. -Jewel
Dan Leng
July 3, 2013
He was a good friend - he will be missed, so sorry for your lose.
Jim Quaglia
July 3, 2013
To the Powell Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you on your loss. I had the honor and privilege to work with Wayne at P&WA. I also attended a few college courses with him as well. He was the driving force behind a system that has positively affected the company for years and will continue to do so in the future. He truly made a difference for all of us!
Ginny Edmundson
July 3, 2013
So very sorry for your loss, Kathy. You will be in my thoughts in the coming days.
Eileen Webster
July 3, 2013
Kathy,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that all of us from knitting club have you in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, call on anyone of us.
Love,
From all of us
Carol Levine Parker
July 3, 2013
July 3,2013
One of the sweetest and kindest guys in the class of 1964! My sympathy to all.
July 3, 2013
please accept my sympathy on the passing of Wayne. May you each have good memories to last through the years.
Sharon McGilvery (EL class of 1964)
Bruce&Paula Crocker
July 3, 2013
Dear Gary,Gail&Family,Katheryn&Family,We would like to extend our deepest condolances to you and your families for your recent loss of Wayne.I have some very fond memories of the time we all spent" Batching It" in Conn while Working @PWA in the 60's..great times ,great friends.We will miss his Happy Face and sence of humor...always enjoyed being around him...we'll treasure the memories.Honored to have had him as a friend,he will be missed but not forgotten.His family & your's will be in our prayers. Bruce&Paula Crocker SunCity,Az
July 3, 2013
Kathy I'm thinking of you and extending deepest sympathy to you and your family
Ginny Wilson
Lisa Porter
July 3, 2013
I met Wayne years ago one could not ask for a better friend. I will cherish the memories forever..I am so sorry for the family's loss and my prayers go out to all.
Richard Schmelke
July 3, 2013
I met Wayne 40 years ago when I started working at Pratt Whitney. He was a great guy whom I considered a friend. I am truly saddened to learn of his passing.
July 3, 2013
I have always been impressed with your father Amy, he seemed calm and sure of himself. He had a smile that was a bit mischievious and sweet at the same time. I am sure he was proud of you and your brother and that he loved his little grandsons with all his heart. My condolences for you, your mom and Mark
and your whole family. God Bless you all,
Kathy
Larry Lahickey
July 3, 2013
I worked with Wayne at Pratt Whitney for many years. I will always remember him as the father of a reporting system that we use at PW. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Kathleen Mychajlowskyj
July 3, 2013
Kate,
My sincere condolences. Praying for you and your family.
Donna Daly
July 3, 2013
Dear Amy,
I am so sorry to have read of your Dad's death, and although I am currently out-of-state, I just wanted you to know that I am holding you and your family in my thoughts and my prayers. No matter how old you are, I am afraid that one is never ready to say "good-bye" to your dad! My heart goes out to you.
Blessings and hugs,
~Donna
July 3, 2013
I worked with Wayne for many years at Pratt. My deepest sympathies. Carole Eschner
Rick Callahan
July 3, 2013
Professional, the only way I can describe Wayne. One of the "guiding lights" in my career at Pratt. Always willing to help and give advice. Wayne certainly left his mark at Pratt & Whitney. Gary, you and your entire family, you have my thoughts and prayers in your loss.
July 2, 2013
As a classmate remarked in a condolence to us - "The steadfast love of the Lord never creases; his mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, Great is Thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-26 We pray the Holy One will uphold family and friends, and that they may be comforted knowing that all who believe in Christ will live forever, for He has conquered death. This is not only a mystery, but also a wonderful hope. Our sincerest condolences to our Brother Wayne's family. We will never forget the good times. Gary & Gail Powell
July 2, 2013
Time goes so quickly. I was a classmate of Wayne at Edward Little in the class of 1964. My heart and prayers are with all of his family. May the love you shared bear witness to a greater life beyond our few years on earth. Bob Higgins Bellevue, WA.
Kimberly Childs
July 2, 2013
Gary, Gail and family-
My deepest sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings to all-
Kim
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