Search by Name

Search by Name

Richard Powers Obituary

Of Cambridge, December 7, retired Pastor of St. Luke Parish, Belmont and former faculty member of St Sebastian's Country Day School in Newton. Beloved son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Boyle Powers. Survived by loving nieces and nephew, Vivian Powers Doremus, Judith Powers and Arthur B. Powers; grandniece, Susanna Powers Petro and her husband Michael, grandnephews, Richard Powers and his wife Mara and Maj. Arthur B. Powers II, U.S. Army and his wife KC; and eight great nieces and nephews. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the Church of St. Luke, 132 Lexington St., Belmont, MA 02478. On Tuesday, he will lie in state in St. Luke Church from 2-7 PM with a Prayer Service at 7 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the above named church. For further info: MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Powers

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Ed O'Donoghue, Class Agent

December 13, 2007

To the Powers Family

On behalf of all my classmates at St Sebastian's School, please accept our condolences for your loss of such a wonderful man, priest and teacher. We experienced all of these as his students and we will miss him.

The Class of 1957
St Sebastian's School

BERTHA MOSCILLO

December 10, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF FR.POWERS.I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.HE WAS A FIGHTER TO THE END.IT WAS HARD TO SEE HIM SUFFER.BUT HE DID HAVE HIS FAITH.AND I HOPE IT GAVE HIM COMFORT WITH WHAT HE HAD TO FACE.HE WILL BE MISSED AT YOUVILLE HOUSE.IT WAS A PLEASURE TO SERVE HIM THERE.TAKE CARE BERTHA MOSCILLO WAITSTAFF.

Kerry Boudreau

December 10, 2007

Our families deepest sympathy to the Powers Family. Father Powers was a wonderful man, leader and friend. I will personally remember him for "forgetting about" all those tardinesses for CCD classes. Father Powers and Father O'Malley, great supporters when needed during the tragedy of my dad's death all those years ago. You are remembered ... always.

Kerry Young Boudreau and Kelly Young

Rudi and Evelyn Pizzi

December 10, 2007

We will always remember Father Powers for the many wonderful qualities he possessed beyond being a very caring pastor. Our family also recalls many great memories when Father Powers and Father O'Malley were a part of St.Luke's church in Belmont. Those memories will stay with us forever. Our deepest condolences to the Powers family.

Rudi and Evelyn Pizzi

December 9, 2007

I remember fondly all the times at St. Luke's with Father Powers, many years ago. May he rest in peace.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Richard Powers's name

Memorial Events
for Richard Powers

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Richard Powers's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more