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Wayne Powell Obituary
He was born Aug. 15, 1945, in Euclid.
He served with the U.S. Navy in Vietmam as an airplane mechanic. He was an accomplished artist and also enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Wayne was a retired yard conductor for CSX Railroad, Cleveland.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by wife, Judith (Seaman) Powell, whom he married on Oct. 7, 1967; son, Matthew (Jessica) Powell of Willoughby; daughter, Christine (Donald) Morgan of Panama City, Fla.; brothers, Darren Powell of Mentor and Dean Powell of Cleveland; and three granddaughters, Emily, Hannah and Paige.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Frances (Doles) Powell; and brother, William D. Powell in 2003.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville.
Contributions will be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Powell
CAROL CAPUTO
June 15, 2011
DEAR JUDY AND MATT
RICK AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WAYNE'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WAYNE WAS A KIND AND BEAUTIFUL MAN AND WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.
CAROL AND RICK CAPUTO
Don Runo
June 12, 2011
Dear Judy, so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a great friend to me and others at FHYC. My most heartfelt sympathy.
Don Runo
June 10, 2011
Mandi just told us of your loss Chris. We are so sorry; we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Pam and Steve Rudloff.
Jay, Mandi, & Madison Chesser
June 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rely on the memories and good times you shared, to get you through the difficult days ahead and know he'd want you to laugh not cry, be happy not sad, and know that he will forever hold a special place in your hearts. May God comfort you all in your time of mourning.
Phil Straniero
June 9, 2011
Judy --- I will always remember Wayne and the many good times at Powell Family gatherings. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil Straniero & Judy Kellogg
Beverly Kristy
June 9, 2011
Dear Judy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I remember his sunny personality at all the neighborhood events on Wonderlust Place you and he attended. My prayers are with you.
June 8, 2011
Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wayne's contangious smile and heartfelt hugs will always be treasured. No more pain...just happiess.
June 8, 2011
Dear Judy and Family,
We are saddened by the news of Wayne's death. Many happy memories of those picnics at FHYC Island...Wayne was a happy, kind man...with love and prayers for you all!! GB U Beverly & Ed Keyse
JACK KIMBEL
June 8, 2011
SORRY HE WAS A GOOD MAN HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW
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