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Remembering Cousin Dave as a kind, knowledgeable, quiet person who worked hard and cared deeply.
Laurel Foster
September 15, 2022
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David E. Powelson
Concord, New Hampshire
Sep 24, 1956 – Sep 17, 2016 (Age 59)
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BORN
September 24, 1956
DIED
September 17, 2016
AGE
59
LOCATION
Concord, New Hampshire
Obituary
Send FlowersDavid E. Powelson, 59, passed away unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. He was born on Sept. 24, 1956, to Richard and Alta Powelson in New Haven, Conn. He grew up in Branford, Conn. until leaving for college. He graduated from Clarkson University in 1978 and promptly started working for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and worked his way up to the position of Chief of Existing Bridges.
Dave loved spending time in the woods and canoeing around Sterling Pond in upstate New York.
Dave was very active in the community chairing the Zoning Board in Loudon. He was active in his church serving on the Diaconate board and currently as a Trustee.
He is predeceased by his parents, Alta and Richard and his sister, Virginia.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Jo Powelson; and three sons, Nathan (Sarah) of Raymond, Maine, Tabor of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Colby of Loudon; siblings, Anne (Mark) of Hamden, Maine and Raymond (Kirsten) of Penacook; a father and mother-in-law, Gene and Audrey Groebler of Parishville, N.Y.; a sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Jack Keener of Eliot, Maine; as well as multiple nieces and nephews.
A memorial celebration of life will be held on his 60th birthday, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Pittsfield.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Congregational Church/Building Fund in Pittsfield.
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I would like to say that he was a great tour guide around the property at Sterling Pond. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. His Southern cousins really enjoyed his company.
Laurel Foster
September 15, 2020 | Smyrna, TN | Family
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We miss you Davey!!
Lynn P
October 20, 2016
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Dear Mary Jo, Art and I were so very saddened to hear of Dave's unexpected passing in September. He was such a gentle giant, quiet, thoughtful, intelligent and his family meant the world to him. I remember Dave fondly at little league games and cub scout pack meetings. Such a wonderful role model for the young boys he worked with. We were both sorry to be unable to attend his Celebration of Life service.(my mother is in hospice care and it was my 4 day weekend to be with/care for her).I...
Sheila Swenson
October 10, 2016 | Loudon, NH
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So sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man. I only knew him for the past year working in bridge design but he made an impact on me. His knowledge and kind smile will be dearly missed. I so appreciated talking with him and learning from him. His passing is truly sad and I feel so fortunate that I had the opportunity to know him if it was just for a little while.
Chelsea Noyes
September 27, 2016 | Manchester, NH
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Dear MaryJo
My sincere condolences to you and yours.
Tender thoughts of comfort and prayers are with you. May all the loving memories carry you through the difficult times. God Bless You. Big Hugs
Pamiam
September 27, 2016
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Mary Jo, You, Colby, Nathan and Tabor have my deepest sympathy for the sudden loss of your husband, Dave. Unfortunately, I have been in NC helping my daughter while she recovers from a back fusion or I would have been at the funeral. You folks are in my prayers daily. Sincerely, Judith Fossett
September 27, 2016
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I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was one of my favorite people at the annual Pontis meetings. He was a very nice guy and fun to be with
Bob Kelley
September 25, 2016 | Okemos, MI
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My deepest sympathies to the Powelson family. I am shocked and very saddened by Davids' passing. He was a classmate at Clarkson and a colleague in the Bridge Engineering community. Dave was a big man in many ways; he made friends with everyone, was the ultimate problem solver, and was a superior public servant. The State of New Hampshire and the Engineering Community has lost a great man. I will miss him dearly.
Bob Durfee
September 24, 2016 | Laconia, NH
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