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JOSEPH POWERS Obituary

POWERS, Joseph G. Age 78, of Milton, formerly of Jamaica Plain and Forest Hills, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Mary "Maureen" (Shine) of Milton. Devoted father of Annemarie McAdams and her husband Jamie of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Maeve McAdams. Loving son of the late Joseph M. Powers and Mary Anne (Devine). Dear brother of the late Marie McMullen and Margaret "Peggy" Higgins. Adoring uncle of Brian, Christine, Susanne, and Sheila. Also survived by many caring extended family and friends from Ireland and England. Joe served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve and retired from Polaroid Corps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Monday, July 8 at 10:30 am. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, WEST ROXBURY. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). To send the Powers family a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 29 to Jul. 5, 2024.

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Nancy Donnelly and family

July 1, 2024

Sorry for your loss May he rest in peace prayers your family the Donnelly from forest hills

James Considine, Charlestown

June 30, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.

Mike Rivera

June 30, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Job well done and it's now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

June 30, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Saint Agatha Church

432 Adams Street, Milton, MA

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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