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Denise Powers Obituary

Powers, Denise Eleanor
May 8, 1943 - May 14, 2011

Denise Eleanor Powers of Sarasota, Fla. died on May 14, 2011 surrounded by her family.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 5394 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at Sarasota National V.A. Cemetery.
Denise was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on May 8, 1943. Denise was the beloved daughter of Frank and Eleanor Crowley. Denise worked for many years as a Corporate Secretary in N.Y. She relocated to Sarasota in 1994 where she obtained her LPN license.
Denise, a loving and supportive Mother and Grandmother was a truly special friend to her family and everyone she met. She dedicated her life to loving and raising her family, especially her five grandchildren.
Denise is survived by her husband Patrick, three children, Sean, Kim and Dawn, all of Sarasota, two brothers, Frank and Bill, five wonderful grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. She will forever be missed and carried in our hearts. May she rest in peace.

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Published by Herald Tribune from May 17 to May 18, 2011.

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May 22, 2011

I just want to express my sincere sympathy to the family of Denise Powers.

I delivered communion to her on Sunday and I enjoy having conversations with her.

She slways lovingly spoke of her family and I loved her positive attitute.

She will truly be missed. Pat Gibson

May 20, 2011

Sean, Kim and Dawn:

We learned today of your irreparable loss. Our prayers are for God to give you strength and comfort.

We want to extend this embrace to Cathy, Shannon, Connor, Robbie, and all people you love.

LUIS, MARIA AND FEDERICO ARBOLEDA

John OBrien

May 20, 2011

Pat: Ronnie and I are so sorry for your loss. We remember the good times on Locust Hill Ave. She will be in our prayers.

Laura Grabowski

May 17, 2011

Denise was a warm and loving woman and a wonderful friend. She could make you laugh...My prayers and love to her family.

Rusty Ellis

May 17, 2011

What an amazing lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her loving family.

Renie Higgins

May 17, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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