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RUBY L. POWELL

1922 - 2017

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue

Wakefield, Massachusetts

RUBY POWELL Obituary

POWELL, Ruby L. (Cartee) Of Lynnfield, Dec 27. Beloved wife of the late George F. Powell. Loving mother of Gary R. Powell & wife Emily of North Reading, Cheryl L. Powell of Lynnfield, George L. Powell & wife Lori of Londonderry, NH and the late Ronald R. Powell. Mother-in-law of Neva Powell of Haverhill. Sister of Earl Cartee and Ann Creasman & husband Beacher of AL and the late Harold Cartee. Grandmother of Jocelyn Neukuckatz, Laurie Hogan, Leslie Taylor, and Gary L., Scott, Adam, Jake, Andy, Matthew, Joseph, and Kristina Powell. Also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; as well as her sister-in-law Chris Cartee of FL and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service in the First Baptist Church, 8 Lafayette St., Wakefield on Wednesday at 10am. Interment to follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Tuesday from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 8 Lafayette St., Wakefield, MA 01880. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 28, 2017 to Jan. 2, 2018.

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Nancy Williams

January 18, 2018

Her legacy of raising such a beautiful family is evident in her wonderful children and grandchildren. I am sorry for your loss.
Nancy

Robert and Sheila Trafton

January 4, 2018

Ruby and George were our neighbors when we first moved to Lynfield in 1976.
They were excellent neighbors and we loved them very much. They loved our two children and often asked if they wanted to swim in their pool. Our son, Jimmy was 4 when we arrived in Lynnfield and he loved to visit George and see his dog when he was sitting on his front steps. They created a special bond.

May Ruby rest in peace with her husband, George, and our two children,
Barbara and Jim.

Bob and Sheila Trafton

Don Russell

January 1, 2018

God bless this wonderful woman. She served me pork chops and mashed taters and corn til I was full. She inspired me with her own at home business and made me believe anything was possible. Mostly she provided sheer joy and love with a smile so genuine and hearty that her eyes would squint and her face sparkle. Much love, peace and grace to Mrs. P and her family.
Tall hugs, Don Russell.

Robert Cartee

December 31, 2017

Rest in peace my wonderful sister and my best friend.

jack powell

December 29, 2017

R.I.P.----RUBY

December 29, 2017

Nana Banana, I will miss seeing your smiling face and lovely southern charm. I'm glad you are no longer in pain, and are now with family and friends long since past.
Love you
Little Gary

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA

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10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

8 Lafayette St., Wakefield, MA

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19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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