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Paul Powers Obituary
Paul was born in Hoosick Falls on Feb. 23, 1952, the son of Lucy (Major) Powers and the late John Henry Powers. He received his elementary education at the St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and thereafter at the Hoosick Falls Central School. He was employed for many years by the Vermont Railway in North Bennington, Vt. He, as a single father, raised two beautiful, educated daughters. His children and grandchildren were everything to him. Paul had a great love for the outdoors, growing flowers and gardening. He enjoyed fishing too. He was one who loved to talk with family and friends. He enjoyed much time talking with his son-in-law, Ken, who was a very special fiend to him.
Survivors include four daughters, the two he raised, Shannon M. Wickenden (Kenneth) and Jennifer L. Powers of Hoosick Falls, Tara J. Martin (Timothy) of Hoosick Falls, and April L. Beagle of Hudson Falls. He was also survived by his mother, Lucy Major of Port Richey, Fla.; two brothers, John Powers of Buskirk, James Powers of Hoosick Falls, and a sister, Elizabeth Winters of Hoosick Falls. He was survived by many nieces and nephews. He was also survived by several grandchildren who he loved dearly, Samuel J. Wickenden, Makayla L. Sonnet, Alexis Martin, Haley Martin, Isaac Martin and Olivia Martin, and three others, Dakota, Jeramiah and Aleeka.
He was predeceased by his father, John Henry Powers, who he was very fond of and a brother, Walter Powers.
Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at I I a.m at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York. The burial will follow the service at St. Johns Cemetery in North Bennington, Vt.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoosick Falls Community Center through the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Powers
Karen
September 14, 2008
Paul,
You are always on my mind. As the leaves change color I think of you because you always said you loved to see that. When it snows in the winter I think of you & it makes me laugh...you always had a fit & used any bad word you could all because the landlord wanted you to move your car so he could plow.The way you got so excited about it you would think you had to go out & pick the car up! In the spring I think of you when it rains & the leaky roof you had. In the summer when I see all the beautiful flowers & fresh fruits & vegetables I think of you because I know how much you loved planting things & watching them grow. By the way, the potentella bush you gave me a few years ago looks beautiful!
I had surgery on my right eye the other day hoping that it would improve my eyesight but I'm sad to say it didn't help due to the damage the diabetes has caused
Next Sunday we would have been together 14 yrs. You will be in my heart more that day then you are the other days of the year.
Until we meet again I will say...Happy Anniversary I MISS YOU TERRIBLY I LOVE YOU !!!!!!
LOVE
YOUR KAREN
August 17, 2008
Paul... I MISS YOU I LOVE YOU
I wrote you yesterday but for some reason it's not on here. I feel awful about it. It was a beautiful day today... nice & sunny & the perfect temperature... a day you would love. I guess that was you looking down on all of us.
YOUR KAREN
Shannon Wickenden
August 17, 2008
...it seems like so long...but it's been only a year today since Dad's passing. We miss him more than any one can imagine. He was so much a part of our lives. We love Dad dearly and miss him every single day. We have fond memories which will forever be with us.
Jennifer Powewers
August 12, 2008
Dad,
You have been on my mind a lot lately! It's almost been a year, but it seems a lifetime. Today is your granddaughter's 11th birthday. I will be going to get her some gladious...in memory of you. You always got her those flowers. You will always be a part of Makayla's life. She will never forget you....she talks about you often. Dad, I keep going on, but nothing is quite the same without you. You were one hell of a person! We miss you so very much.
Love
Jennifer
July 26, 2008
Paul... today is not a good day. I'm so sad. I know you don't like to see tears but I just can't help it. I miss you so much. I have so many wonderful memories of us but my heart is so broken. Please forgive all the tears. I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU.
LOVE
YOUR KAREN
Karen
June 23, 2008
Paul,
I'm ALWAYS thinking about you... EVERY SINGLE DAY...MANY TIMES! I MISS YOU SO MUCH! I DON'T think of you lately or occasionally but ALL THE TIME! We had many good personal chats on different things so I KNOW how you really felt about things.As I told you before...my heart will never be the same until we are together again! I MISS YOU SO MUCH & I LOVE YOU!!!!
LOVE
YOUR KAREN
april beagle
June 21, 2008
hello dad, i know i havent written to you in awhile. i am sorry about that. i have been very busy with the kids and we are moving...i was going to write to wish you a happy fathers day also but got busy with fixing my truck cause that broke down the day before. i just want to write to you today as i was thinking about you alot lately. Eleeka looked at me the other day and she looked just like you. i miss you and love you.
your daughter april
Jen Powers
May 24, 2008
Thinking of you today dad! I miss you so much. It would be perfect gardening weather for you today...my love for you will always be strong...you will never be forgotten. You are forever in my heart!
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
April 17, 2008
Thinking about Dad as I so often do. A day still does not pass that I do not think of him. I just wish I could pick up the phone and call him! I realize with every passing day just how much he did and how much he was there. -- I miss him more than I could ever say. I know he is still with us in another way though.
March 23, 2008
Happy Easter my dear sweet Paul.I miss you & I love you. My heart will never be the same again until we are together again.
YOUR KAREN
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
March 19, 2008
An interesting entry. I would love to hear from you "AZ". My Dad was an absolutely fabulous person.
... despite so many issues he had to deal with himself.
I love him so much and I miss him so much -- -- My Dad was the most thoughtful and loving person i've ever known. He was always there.
March 17, 2008
Paul,I've heard awhile ago about you.You seemed to be a great man.It'd be an honor too meet you.People say me & you would be much alike.I was adopted.But I see people loved you so very much.I love you too.You made a certain female the happiest lady alive.I see my other letter didn't quite work.But remembering i promised I'd write every once in awhile.Your a miracle worker.Making everyone happy.I hope you rest in peace paul powers.
Jennifer Powers
February 23, 2008
Dad--remembering you on your birthday!
You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.
Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.
Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The woman I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.
I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid.
You are forever in my heart. I miss you so much! I miss hearing your laughter and your belly laughs...I think of you every day...sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh, sometimes I just feel this calmness around me when i reminsce about old times...
I love you dad!
February 23, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my dear sweet Paul. I miss not being able to call you & hearing your voice & wishing you a great birthday.I know you are always watching down over everyone. Today I will keep looking up & smiling & blowing you a kiss & wishing you a great birthday. I MISS YOU I LOVE YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
YOUR KAREN
February 17, 2008
You have been gone for 6 months. Life just isn't the same without you. I got some bad news the other day & I wish you were still here so you could hold me & tell me things happen for a reason. MISS YOU LOVE YOU
YOUR KAREN
Karen
February 14, 2008
Paul,
I tried. You know how much I tried. I've given up. You are the only one I could usually count on. Now what your not here where do I turn? I need a sign from you so bad.I feel like I don't have a friend in the world. Please help.
I MISS YOU & I LOVE YOU
YOUR KAREN
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day my dear sweet Paul. Today will be a hard day not hearing you tell me how much you love me.I will have you in my thoughts all day (as usual)& forever in my heart! I LOVE YOU!
YOUR KAREN
February 7, 2008
Paul,
They did it! The Giants won the Super Bowl! I kept a positive attitude like you always said to do & again it all worked out. MISS YOU LOVE YOU
YOUR KAREN
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
January 25, 2008
Needless to say, I think of Dad often -- every single day!
The other night I was driving to Bennington on the new highway and was "talking" to Dad and "asked" for a sign... I saw the first falling star I ever saw in my life. It was incredible. I called Ken crying. He's still with us. He's watching over us all.
Love to you all.
January 20, 2008
Paul.. My Giants are going to the Super Bowl as you already know. I kept a very positive attitude like you always told me to do & it worked! Again you were right! I only wish you were still here to
smile about it together. Miss you, Love you!
YOUR KAREN
January 17, 2008
Paul,
Today is 5 months that you've been gone.I had a 7am appointment with my endocronologist so it was still dark out on the way to Albany. I was thinking about you when I looked up at the sky & saw just 1 star. I remembered how we always loved to look at the beautiful stars & full moons.For a few seconds I was sad thinking how much I missed doing that with you. Then I realized the 1 star I saw was you! I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU!
YOUR KAREN
Karen
January 15, 2008
Paul,
Thursday will be 5 months since you left us.I miss you so much. For awhile I wasn't getting any "signs" from you & lately I've been getting quite a few.I must admit I was having alot of doubts about some things but praying has really helped me alot. It has helped me to see things in a different way.I really know how much you loved me.
Last night I had a dream about Big Kitty. I had her but then she disappeared. I was frantic trying to find her. Someone told me they saw her walking with a man. Suddenly I saw her walking along side a pair of barefoot feet & they were heading up a rocky hill.That was the end of the dream.I woke up & I told myself the bare feet were yours & you & her were fine & was going back to heaven.You were letting me know that you & all the other special things we had would be waiting for me whenever I get there.
I LOVE YOU!
YOUR KAREN
April Beagle
January 11, 2008
good morning dad, i have been thinking alot about you lately. out of no where the other day i was watching a movie about a girl that lost her dad and knows that she will never get to have that special father daughter dance at her wedding. that made me tear up and start to cry. paul and i have set a date for our wedding. i know you will be watching over me as i walk done the isle but i wish you could be there with me as i do it. i know you liked paul and i am glad cause i think he is going to be the one i spend the rest of my life with.
also the kids are getting so big. i see a little bit of you in eleeka sometimes when she looks at me. i think that is just so cool.
we love you and miss you alot.
January 6, 2008
Paul,
I know you were looking down & smiling today knowing "my Giants" won. I thought of you & smiled back to you.I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU!
YOUR KAREN
January 1, 2008
Lately I have had alot of questions in my mind.I hate feeling this way but I just do.I pray I can find all the answers I've been looking for. I miss Paul terribly.
Karen
Shannon Wickenden
December 31, 2007
A day does not pass that I do not think about Dad. It has been especially hard through the holidays--though Sam kept me busy for Christmas. The hardest part was sitting down for dinner and not having Dad by my side. Today is New Year's Eve and Dad would always be here for dinner/snacks and dinner tomorrow, New Year's Day. Despite life's difficulties, Dad enjoyed life. Dad loves us so much. I love him so much and I miss him dearly. Sam thinks about Grandpa often and tells me (when I least expect it) that Grandpa is in Heaven.
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas my dear sweet Paul. I LOVE YOU!!!
YOUR KAREN
December 17, 2007
Today is 4 months since you left us.You are always in my thoughts every single day & in my heart forever.As each day goes by I think of it as it's 1 day closer to when we see each other again & start our new life together.I miss you & I love you!
YOUR KAREN
Karen
December 13, 2007
Today was our 1st big snowstorm of the season. Paul would always tell me how he would get into an argument with his landlord about Paul moving his car so the landlord could plow.He'd say "there's no reason I should have to move my #^!*#! car,it's not in the way." After sputtering that a few times he'd go & move it. I missed his sputtering today.
December 4, 2007
Paul... thinkin about you as usual. I miss you so much.I love you...
YOUR KAREN
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
November 23, 2007
Thanksgiving Day was a very hard day for me without Dad. Dad was always my first call on Thanksgiving morning -- to make sure I had the turkey in and the parade on. I missed his call yesterday... I missed him saying Grace at dinner and so much more
As I reflected on all the things in life to be thankful for, I felt thankful that Dad is no longer in any pain. I think he suffered more than he ever let us know and really saw it as nothin but "gettin` old". In Heaven there be no pain. He's watching over us and would not want any of us to be sad. I miss him so much. My life will never be the same without Dad, i'm thankful for what I have here. There is so much to be thankful for and we need to recognize and appreciate that Dad is at peace.
Love to you all. God Bless.
Karen
November 21, 2007
To my dear sweet Paul,
Happy Thanksgiving.Today will be a sad day without you.You knew how around the holidays I always got more depressed than usual.I could always pick up the phone & call you.You never wanted me to feel like that & you always tried to cheer me up. You told me they would be over fast & to think about us being together in another life & we'd be happy forever.That's how I try to think but I just miss you sooo much.I pray to you & God all the time to give me the strength to get thru this life until we can be together.I MISS YOU I LOVE YOU
YOUR KAREN
Karen
November 21, 2007
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.Paul always told me how much he loved to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on tv.Tomorrow I know he will be watching from Heaven & smiling.I will be watching it & thinking of him! I miss him so much!
Karen
Karen
November 19, 2007
-- I remember 1 day Paul & I were watching tv & a woman was on wearing earrings. He asked if I liked them & I said yes. That was the end of the conversation.
Well, Sat. Jennifer brought my things down to me.She gave me a small white box that had a gold ribbon on it. She told me that it was for me from him.She opened it.Inside were the same exact earrings that he had asked me about months earlier.They are beautiful!! I will forever cherish them as well as all the other things he gave me over the years...but... these will be the most precious to me because they are the last thing he ever got for me & he never got the opportunity to give them to me.That was my fault because my eyes were bad & I couldn't see well enough to drive.He ALWAYS told me he would come & get me but I had alot of other health issues going on & I knew he was having problems himself.I felt like I would be a burden to him so I would say no. Now I hate myself.
When you love someone spend as much time as you can with them & tell them how much you love them as much as possible.Life is too short!
Karen
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
November 17, 2007
-- it's been three months today...
I miss Dad dearly and think about him so many times every single day.
Today I received two beautiful hurricane candle lamps (hand blown glass and hand painted with cardinals and pine boughts and cones) that Dad had asked Karen to give me after I inherited the buffet table. Thank you Karen. The lamps are beautiful--look excellent on the buffet table...and fit so nicely with the decor in my dining room. Dad was always thinking-- he was just so incredibly thoughtful. He did so many thoughtful things for me throughout my life... after he "retired" he would make us dinner, bake me cookies when he knew I needed them (and when I didn't), feed Joe, pull the weeds, bring donuts and the paper on Sunday morning, he was always there for me-- day or night I could call on him.
He always was thinking about someone else...how he could help someone else. He got me this really nice hand cream for gardners. He was just always so thoughtful. He would always have something up his sleeve to surprise Sam.
he taught me so much
... and yes Karen you're right,
it so often turned out in the end that Dad was right --
and he's probably laughing at both of us now...
I miss him so much.
Love to you all and God Bless.
Karen
November 17, 2007
Paul,
Today is 3 months since you left us.I miss you so much.You are ALWAYS in my thoughts.Little things happen from time to time and then I say to myself it's a sign from you.You always had your opinion about certain things & you kept telling me you were right.I wouldn't agree.Well,you know what..I should have listened because you were right.I can see you smiling like crazy right now with me saying that.You gave your advice to so many of us & most of the time we didn't listen.
I MISS YOU I LOVE YOU
YOUR KAREN
Karen
November 13, 2007
Paul...I've been thinking about you alot lately & I just wanted to say again how much I remember how you use to laugh at me but you also thought it was cute when I would count the days til the first day of spring.I did that because you knew how much I hate the cold.Well, I've already started doing it! I start & today & tomorrow it's going to be in the 60's which I love! Anyways,I MISS YOU I LOVE YOU
YOUR KAREN
April Beagle
November 12, 2007
Dad,
I am sorry I haven't wrote in such a long time. I have just been super busy with the kids. They have all been sick. I miss you so much. I know you were wishing that i had done something more with my life then just have kids and not graduate school and go to college. But I am going to get my degree just not right now. I have to work on being a good mom first. But it is on my agenda. Well I love you and miss you. Bye for now.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
November 7, 2007
Dad always planted the morning glories -- and as you know - this year blue morning glories beautifully appeared...after years of trying and only getting violet and pink (which are pretty too). It was really cool to get the blue ones this year...they were really big and beautiful.--and we always tried to get the traditional blue ones.
Dad dried the seeds every year and has been regenerating from the same seeds for about 10 years (or so since we owned the house).
I would like to share the seeds for all to enjoy in loving memory of Dad. Please let me know if you would like seeds for planting next season.
Love to you all and God Bless.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
October 31, 2007
it's Halloween. Dad would be so proud of Sam...he's getting so big and he's oh so smart! he can be quite an aminal too!!!
Sam is a doctor for Halloween.
...hopefully he'll be a real doctor someday - not just for Halloween. Have a fun and safe Halloween. Dad always enjoyed seeing the costumes and bringing lots of candy to the grandchildren...and eating lots of candy too.
Love to you all and God Bless.
Karen
October 23, 2007
Paul..I was thinking of how this time of the year we would always take in a little ride somewhere to view the beautiful foliage.Even when my eyes got bad & I couldn't see the vibrant colors on the hillsides you would describe to me just how beautiful they were.I hope you knew how much that meant to me.I miss that this year.I remember 1yr. while we were coming back from Bennington you stopped the car & said you had to "check the tires" but instead you proceeded to cut down some corn stalks from a farmers field.You threw them into the car & took off as if you had just robbed a bank!How we laughed over that!You did that because I once said I wanted to buy some to decorate with.
This is just a couple of the many memories of us that I will forever hold deep in my heart!!! I MISS YOU & I LOVE YOU!!!
YOUR KAREN
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
October 21, 2007
Today Sam and I took a walk thru the gardens. We are still enjoying the raspberries (i should say Sam is because he will not share 'em with me). Dad planted the raspberries last year for Sam. Sam just loves berries. Dad would often bring Sam a quart of strawberries or raspberries and Sam would eat ever one of `em within the hour. Dad would be so happy about the raspberry plants --he wasn't sure if the plants would ever take. He did a strawberry patch a few years ago too when Sam was itty bitty. Sam and Grandpa planted the plants...and the "patch" is a bit bigger than just a "patch" now...
Dad left us with so many fond memories. He will forever be remembered and missed dearly.
Though Fall has finally hit, the roses continue to bloom and the morning glories were beautiful this morning --- blue ones too.
Love to you all.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
October 18, 2007
...i miss Dad more than any words could ever say... yesterday was the second month since his passing. I love him so much and he was such an incredible father...he did so much for us...Ken and I miss him terribly. We often talk about how Dad would have been there to help us with this or that when we're working in the yard or have some project going on. We have manya good memories too that make us laugh sometimes and cry tears of joy. I'm sure he's looking at us and wishing us no pain. He's without pain now and for that we can be grateful.
My Love to you all.
Karen
October 16, 2007
Paul...I can't help it but my life is so empty without you.You're on my mind all the time.Everything reminds me of you.What is so sad now is we always planned on having a picnic at that special place I showed you this time of the year but we never did.I know you are in a better place now...free of all the pain you suffered but...I MISS YOU SO MUCH!I LOVE YOU!!!
YOUR KAREN
Karen
October 13, 2007
Paul- I'm sorry I haven't wrote for a while but I've been trying to deal with alot of issues.A couple have been resolved but now I get a couple more with health issues.I feel like I just can't win.I wish you were still here so we could talk about them.No matter how bad things were you were always there for me.
I miss you & I love you
YOUR KAREN
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
October 10, 2007
Yes, Dad would be so proud of you. He always bragged about you having more "ed-u-kit" than me when I was being a "know-it-all".
He would be so proud of you taking the opportunity through to interview. Understand that everything happens for a reason.
I know he was always so proud of you... and I'm sure he's watching over you.
Best wishes...and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
Jennifer Powers
October 6, 2007
good morning dad! I wish you were here so I could share some exciting news! You would be so proud of me...I am applying for the daycare director position at work...it is very exciting, but also scary. Dad, please continue to watch over me. I know you are present. I love you and miss you so much.
Anonymous
October 3, 2007
WORK HARD
PRAY HARD
TRUST GOD
J Powers
October 2, 2007
dad,
my life needs direction...i need to grow up and be an adult...you have always been there for me and now I feel alone and scared...Ang is gone now too...she moved to North Adams to "better" herself...she moved in with another women...dad, I do love Angela...she is in my heart. I am sad without her but then when she is here it is always chaos. I told her this morning that this new change is just too much for me and that I just can't do it. Dad, am i going to be alone forever? Dad, am i deserving of love? What did i do so wrong in life? I know dad I need to pull myself together! I really am trying. I want love, I want happiness, I want compassion, I want to smile, I want to feel contentment within myself...I want simpleness..I thought I could have all those things with Ang...but hey, GOD works in mysterious ways...what will be will be. I DON'T WANT MY HEART TO HURT ANYMORE. I know life on earth is short...I know you lived a very hard life dad, I want to make you proud of me.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
October 1, 2007
...thinking about Dad...
I miss Dad more than any words can say. I think about him every day and cry often---and laugh sometimes too...He was so much fun to have around...and it was always comforting to know I could call Dad day or night for any reason or no reason at all. I love my Dad. He did so much for me in my life--it's incredible! The lessens he taught me--the sacrifices he made.
He will never be forgotten. I shall forever be grateful...
I have faith. I know that he is looking down on us and watching over us. Dad would not want us to be sad.though he would understand our sadness. It brings peace knowing that he is no longer in any pain. It brings sadness knowing that he could not bear the thought of leaving his family. The good Lord works in mysterous ways. It was Dad's time to go home.
With the value of family in mind -- i'd like to start having (at least once a month) a family day at my house...including at least everyone who was here on Sunday.Stay tuned..
Grandma said that was one of her wishes -- that the chain never be broken. She said she feels like she is now the only link keeping it together.
My love to you all and may God Bless each of you.
Karen
September 30, 2007
Paul
"When I think about Heaven I think about Angels,when I think about Angels I think about you"
MISS YOU LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
YOUR Karen
Karen
September 29, 2007
Paul,
Had you on my mind as usual & just wanted to say "I MISS YOU & I LOVE YOU" I know this is your favorite season & we have been having beautiful weather.I only wish you were still here with all of us so we could be enjoying it together.I know you sent another sign to me the other day ...I only wished you'd stuck around a little longer!You always told me you loved to make me laugh & smile if I was feeling down.Getting that sign from you put A BIG SMILE on my face!!! LOVE YOU SEE YOU
YOUR KAREN
Jennifer Powers
September 27, 2007
Shannon,
Thanks for all that you do. You are a very strong individual. I miss dad very much...not a day goes by that I don't think of him. He will forever live on in our hearts. I know I have been distant...please, don't take it personal. I just feel ugly and mean lately and sad. Sometimes I wish I could be more like you.
Love your sister,
Karen
September 26, 2007
I know how hard it was(&is)for you.I'm so proud of you &all the strength you have shown.I wish I was half as strong as you've been.I miss your dad so much!!! I know he's in Heaven smiling so proud of the daughter he raised!
Love...Karen
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 26, 2007
I have completed the cleaning of Dad's apartment and turned the key in. I have also officially taken the car off the road. It's been hard. I'm getting through it
"one day at a time".
Love to you all.
Karen
September 24, 2007
Paul,
I'm glad you got the balloons that Shannon let go for me marking "our special day"!You know I would have done it myself if I could have so I did what you always told me to do---"ask Shannon".This was one of your advice speeches that worked out just fine!Words cannot express how thankful I am to her for doing that for me!!!
I know you have been blessing us in all sorts of ways!You showed me again yesterday when you helped "my Giants" win--were you laughing in Heaven knowing how nervous I was the last 2 min. of the game? Anyway,thanks again & that's another reason why I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Remember the song from yrs. ago that said "I love you more today then yesterday but not as much as tomorrow"?Well listen to it & I think you will agree that should be "our song".
Friday was such a hard day for me to get thru &I'm so sorry for all the tears I shed but the day wasn't the same without you sharing it with me!I could hear you saying"honey don't cry we'll be together again one day".
As you know,I MISS YOU TERRIBLY & I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! See you.
Love---YOUR KAREN
Karen
September 24, 2007
Jenny,
When I read what you wrote about your gas & oil in the car I could just picture your dad in Heaven.He was probably up there saying "Jennifer,don't forget to get gas & you better check the oil too!You can't expect a car to run without them.You can't just jump into a car & go without them"!
---Shannon, if you are laughing after reading this---I know he told me he had to bring you gas one early morning when you ran out on Hill Road!!HAHA!
God bless both of you!!!
Karen
Karen
September 24, 2007
Shannon,
I also miss picking up the phone to call your dad.I wish we had a direct phone line to Heaven so I could hear his voice again telling me how much he loves me & me telling him the same.
I visit this web site MANY times throughout the day.It's a part of my daily ritual. It's the FIRST thing I look at when I get up in the morning & the LAST thing before I go to bed. It gives me great comfort!
About the paperwork he had--- when he lived on Center St. he asked if I would go thru some of the boxes of paperwork he had & get rid of the stuff that was no good. After him telling me this I would suggest going thru things together & he would reply "I don't have time to do it-I know you will do a good job". Now keep in mind as he said this to me he would be just sitting there having his 3rd cup of coffee or bottle of beer smoking his damn cigerettes being "too busy"! I would find a really old (like 15yrs. old) for a box of nails he had bought at Greenbergs.I'd say "you don't need this anymore" & throw it in the trash.He would then jump up out of his chair & retrieve it out of the trash saying"I need that". I'd say "for what?"& he would reply"so if I have a job fixing something for someone I'll know how much the nails cost so I'll know what to charge for the job".Registrations on cars he had yrs. ago he'd say he needed.He needed old rent receits-finally I did manage to get him to part with some things!So
even though it may not have felt or looked like it- I did give you &Jenny a hand be eliminating some things yrs. ago HAHA!! That's a few less for you guys to sort thru!
God bless you!!!
Karen
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 23, 2007
...just thinking about Dad...
I always called Dad a few times a day. I miss making that call and now I visit this website when I think of making that call...and every night before I go to bed.
Today was a very hard day for me to finish. We cleaned Dad's apartment out. I truly believe that he knew his time was coming -- his time to go home (to God). He had stuff kinda organized to where I knew where the stuff needed to go based on discussions that he and I had had. There is a box and bag for April. Jennifer has brought Tara her stuff. and there is some stuff that needs to go to Karen. We need to know how to reach Karen-- -- to get these items to her. Jennifer suggested that she will drive to Karen's house and deliver.
He was such an incredible man. I miss him so much...more than I could ever express -- and God knows (and so does everyone else) how I tend to express myself one way or the other!
Dad had paperwork and taxes from 1968. No not organized in any fashion but there for the search if he needed it! He was something but always prepared.
Incredible.--Loved more than any words could possibly say--and missed just as much. He'll forever be with us...I can see it everyday in the way things are happening.
Jennifer Powers
September 23, 2007
Hi, dad. We are almost done cleaning out your apartment...man were you a pack rat! I should of gone in there a long time ago to declutter! You'd be happy to know that a new roof is being put on...finally!
Dad, i know you are with me here in spirit. I know that the things that are happening in my life is because you are blessing me. I know you worried a lot about me...dad, I will be ok. I think i am finally seeing the light and know what direction my life needs to go. I don't really know how to do it, but i will take it a day at a time and pray that you give me the guidence and courage that I need. Dad, I WAS YOUR LITTLE GIRL...AND I ALWAYS WILL BE!
Just for a laugh...my gas tank is on E= empty and my oil is low. I will be scheduling an appt to get a tune up...I promise! I have your car in my back yard...sometimes i sit in it b/c it smells like you!
Dad, i love you with all my heart. You are so much a part of me. I miss you so much.
Love your baby girl!
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 21, 2007
I visited the cemetery this afternoon. I left a red rose to represent the love I have for Dad. I let two balloons go and they just went on and on ... to Heaven... I watched them until I couldn't see them any more with tears in my eyes and a chuckle at my thoughts. Whatta guy!!!
Karen
September 21, 2007
Paul,
Today would have been 13yrs. since the day we first met.God I MISS YOU SO MUCH! Nothing is the same anymore. If I'm having a bad day or if I hear a song on the radio that I want you to hear or MOST of all telling you how much I LOVE YOU I no longer can pick up the phone & do those things.Of corse I can't hear you telling me the most important thig you told me- how much you loved me.You always made me feel so special! You
always told me how much you wanted to marry me & due to certain circumstances I couldn't at the time. Iwas getting ready to start making some changes in my life & I wanted to talk to you about them.Sadly you left us & I never got the chance to do it.I REGRET it soooo much! Tnight before you left us I tried to call you but I couldn't get thru.I was going to try to call you about 10 but I thought maybe you were resting comfortably for a while.Now I REGRET that! I was always afraid of dying but now that you are in heaven I am no longer afraid.I know you are a SPECIAL ANGEL that is looking down on all of us! I think of the song that says"there's holes in the floor of heaven & I'll be watching over you"
When we meet again it will be a beautiful new beginning for us. I can't wait to be your wife! Please give Tosh,Big Kitty & Devon a big hug from me & tell them how much I miss them too.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY DEAR SWEET PAUL!!! I MISS YOU & I LOVE YOU!!!
YOUR KAREN
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 21, 2007
Karen - I have no other way of contacting you - ...I wanted to let you know I received your letter today and I will comply with your wishes in memory of Dad.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 20, 2007
...just thinking of Dad...
Tomorrow Karen and Dad would have been seeing each other for 13 years.
Funny how time flies!
Cherish every minute.
Love to you all.
April Beagle
September 19, 2007
Dad, I miss you so much. I just wish I was able to see you one last time. I am just so sorry I was not able to get down there to see you. But as you know I had just had the baby and that was too long of a car ride for me at that point. I regret it everyday though. I wish i had made myself take that ride. It had been over a year since we last saw each other, and I am sorry about that. I just wish I had came around more often. But one thing I know is all the times we did spend together will always be with me. They were special times and good memories.
Well dad I will keep thinking of all the good times and I will also keep smiling cause I know you have no more pain now so you are at peace. I love you dad and miss you too.
April
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 18, 2007
Dad is in Heaven now. He's watching over us. It was a month yesterday...he is missed more than any words can say. How I love that Daddy of mine. An absolutely incredible Dad. He will forever be a part of me.
"How you spend your time is most important... mistakes can be corrected, but time is gone forever."
"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here, we should dance."
"You only live once, but if you live right, once is enough."
Jennifer Powers
September 18, 2007
Dad,
It has been one month since you've been in heaven. I hope all is good with you. I know someday we will be together again. I have now realized what an intergal part of my life you were. You kept our family together and have taught me that life is precious...I went to church on Sunday and Father was talking about "being lost"...I feel so lost...I feel as if I have taken the wrong road in life. I am stuck. I do not know how to get unstuck! I want so much more for myself and Kayla. I want to feel proud of myself. I never thought i would end up as a single mother. I always wanted to have a strong family because that is what you have taught me. The importance of family. Daddy, please continue to look over me and give me the guidence that I need. I just wish i could kiss you on your cheek one more time or tell you sincerely how much I love you. I think that you knew that...the last visit to see you at the hospital, you sat there and held my hand...and told me I was your little girl...dad, i needed that...thank you. Dad, you are always in my thoughts. You will never be forgotten. The love you gave will live on.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 17, 2007
For my sisters, Jennifer, Tara, and April, all family and friends --
I sponsored Dad's online Guest Book until September 17, 2008. I hope that we will all use this as a way to stay connected. I visit this often and find it comforting to know that it is available as a connection to Dad. I love you all.
"Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you."
Dad will always know how much we all loved him...and I hope that you always remember how much he loved us.
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
September 16, 2007
I think about Dad every day too -- hundreds of times -- he left me with so many lessons...one that comes to me often is "if you're gonna do it do it right the first time and you won't have to do it again"!
Today Sam and I went to Wilmington. Dad and I would go every year around this time to the flea market and to have lunch. The colors are beautiful already...and every time I see a monarch butterfly these days I think it's a sign from above that Dad is with me in spirit. The blue morning glorys are still blooming too. I wonder what the signs will be as the seasons change...Dad will forever be with us. Dad has left us with such fond memories and funny ones too--that's for sure.
Karen
September 16, 2007
Paul,
I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU SO MUCH!Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.I get so sad then I think of fun times-like the time we rode to Ma.&how we laughed about your driving skills!Or how we had our difference of opinion
about Mt.Greylock!Or all the times
you told me I should always put beer in just about any meal that was made for you only because that was what you did! Beer was the solution to everything.Then I smile!We had so many fun times along with a few bad times but we both knew we were meant for each other!I know you are watching over me-I feel your presence all the time.The other day I was sitting outside&a butterfly kept flying around me.I said 'Paul' landed on my leg.It stayed there for 10 min. I knew it was a sign from you.With all the medical tests I've been having these past 2 weeks I only got thru them was knowing your spirit was there with me.
There will NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE YOU!!!
When we meet again it will be a beautiful new beginning for us!!!
Until then-I won't say goodbye because that was a word we never said to each other.
I will say :
I MISS YOU SO MUCH
&
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH-SEE YOU!!!!
Karen
September 15, 2007
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
April Beagle
September 12, 2007
Dad here is a little poem I found for you,
You were once my companion
You were all that mattered
You were once my friend and father,
Then the world was shattered.
Wishing you were somehow here again
Wishing you were somehow near.
Sometimes it seems if I just dreamed,
Somehow you would be here.
Wishing I could hear your voice again,
Knowing that I never would
Dreaming of you wont help me to do
All that you dreamed I could.
I just wanted to let you know that I think of you often. I miss you dearly. I hope you are safe from all the pain now, and I also hope to see you again someday. I love you and miss you. Love you daughter April
Shannon Wickenden
September 5, 2007
Dad will always be with us...not in body but always in spirit. He left us a lot of good memories and a lifetime of laughs and lessons too. No need to be scared--God will never give you more than you can handle...and Dad will always be that Angel watching over. You've got to have Faith.
Sam went to kindergarten today. I know Grandpa (Dad) was there. I always knew he'd be there for Sam's first day of school. There was such a strong flower fragrance in the air. It was every where I went and stronger at the school. I felt his presence as I sent his little man to school. I know Dad would be so proud.
I Love and miss Dad so much. We need to be there for each other. The "remember whens" might help us through. Whenever together we had so much fun so many laughs and such good times!
Jennifer Powers
August 31, 2007
dad---I am always thinking about you. I miss you so much. Makayla is always saying to me, "Be strong, mom, that's what grandpa would want...to be strong and hold on to the memories...I know, dad, that is what you would say. I know that I have not always been the "easiest" daughter, but you and I had a special bond...I was your "little girl"...I will always be your little girl. I never envisioned my life without you...you have always been there. I now find myself scared..scared to be out there all on my own. Scared that my life will never be what i want it to be...I know I need to make changes in my life...I just find it hard to make that next step. I miss your courage and support. I know you wanted so much more for me...trust me, dad, i want so much more for myself...I always wanted to make you proud of me. I so dreamed of you walking me down the aisle one day...dad, i love you so much and i miss you more and more every day. I know you were in pain, i wish i could of taken that all away from you. I know you are now in heaven...with no pain...I pray that you are always my angel and always watching over me. I pray that you watch over me and give me guidence and strength to make it through life. Dad, I know we will meet again---it will be a glorious reunion. Until then, please watch over me and Kayla. I LOVE YOU!
Shannon (Powers) Wickenden
August 28, 2007
Dad was truly an absolutely incredible one-of-a-kind Father. He was ALWAYS there for us and will never be forgotten. We learned so much from him-- the value of family; and to appreciate the simple things in life. He was a man who worked hard and played hard, he enjoyed life and loved his children so much. I love him so much. I miss him deeply. I'm sure he's in Heaven watching over us - our very own Angel.
april
August 20, 2007
I am going to miss you dearly Dad, we will always remember you and I will be sure my kids know who you were to them. Love always your daughter April
Donna Fitzpatrick
August 20, 2007
Jennifer,
Bob and I wish to send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I remember how much your Dad meant to you. I know he is very proud of the woman and mother you have become.
Love,
Donna and Bob Fitzpatrick
Heather Sandquist
August 20, 2007
Jennifer,
I am sorry for your loss.Your dad will always be watching over you wherever you are. Trust in knowing you are always in my thoughts.
Sallye Matatt (exwife & mother of your children)
August 19, 2007
You will be greatly missed by our 3 beautiful daughters. They loved u so much. I pray that you are at peace now, without pain or sorrow.
Sallye
August 19, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Karen
August 18, 2007
Paul,
No one can ever take away the love & precious memories of us. The morning you left this earth I had a dream & I know it was a message from you. You always told me we'll meet again in another life & be happy 4ever. So for now my dear Paul I will say "I MISS YOU & I LOVE YOU FOREVER- SEE YOU"
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