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Eleanor Powell Obituary

Powell, Eleanor J.
Eleanor J. Powell, a resident of Darien and a former Stamford resident, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Stamford Hospital. Born on May 2, 1927 in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene Hunt. She was 87
Mrs. Powell worked as Governess for Andy Rooney. She was a member of Union Memorial Church in Stamford and belonged to the 60 Plus Club. She had a passion for crafts, loved camping and traveling especially to Mohegan Sun and Atlantic City to play the slot machines and loved visiting the coast of Maine.
She is survived by her husband, Harold J. Powell of Darien, and two sons, Todd Powell of Pittsfield, MA and Glen J. Powell of Norwalk, CT.
The family will receive friends at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Union Memorial Church, 58 Church Street, Stamford on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, I-91 Tech Center, 825 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or National Spinal Cord Injury Association, 75-20 Astoria Blvd., Jackson Heights, NY 11370. www.lawrencefuneralhome.com

Published by Stamford Advocate on Jun. 4, 2014.
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Glenn and Todd so sorry he hear of your mom's passing. Prayers to you and your family.

Greg Silverman

June 9, 2014

Harold, Todd, & Glenn,
I am sorry to hear of Eleanor's passing. God bless her and all of you during this difficult time.
In Sympathy,
Mike Vacca

Mike Vacca

June 6, 2014

Harold, Glenn and Todd, Our sincere condolences for the passing of your dear Eleanor. Lisa (Powell) Clements and Frank Clements.

June 5, 2014

Harold, accept my sympathy and my prayers , for the loss of Eleanor , she was one of the best person you would like to meet.
Harold, stay strong,
Domenic

Domenic Iorfino

June 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Harold, Todd and Glen
Eleanor will be missed . The Ryan's ,Pat ' Theresa, tony and Jackie

Pat Ryan

June 5, 2014

Cousin Harold, Todd & Glen Eleanor was aloving & caring lady. you have our sincere& deepest sympathy. we are very sorry but unable to attend visit. sincerely Bud & Pauline Powell

June 5, 2014

Harold, Todd, & Glen, so sorry to hear of the passing of Eleanor. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of need.

Ralph & Kim Rotante

June 5, 2014

Harold, Todd & Glenn - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you have of Eleanor. God Bless.

Al & Sue Perusse

June 4, 2014

Our sypmathy to all at this sad time.

John & Susan Vontobel

June 4, 2014

We just saw Mrs. Powell last week and she was in good spirits as always! We will always remember her smile and her wonderful personality. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Dr. Mark Dam and Staff

Tasha Brimmer

June 4, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Powell family. I have fond memories of Eleanor's ever present smile and positive attitude no matter the circumstances.

Mel Bloomenthal

June 4, 2014

Just two weeks ago at the Ladies card party, Eleanor was smiling, joking, laughing and brightening the room with her charm and humor. You will be missed, dear Eleanor! Love you.

Chris Mayglothling

June 3, 2014

Dear Harold,Todd,Glen,
We are very sorry about Eleanor passing she was my Mom's good friend for a long time. May God be with all of you on this sad time.

Vivian & Joe Kyek

June 3, 2014

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