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Anna Powers Obituary
Anna May Powers (nee' Waytowich) passed after 86 years into the loving arms of her husband Robert (Bob) L. Powers, under the watchful eye of God on Thursday afternoon, 24 September 2020. Anna May grew up in Rochester, New York where she graduated from Nazareth College and married Bob in 1956. She taught primary school in Rochester until Bob was drafted into the U.S. Army.
Following Bob's military service, they moved to Hurley and then West Hurley, NY while raising four children: Michael (Rosemarie), Judi (Marko), Nancy Stephens (Wade) and AnnMarie (Robb and Karen). Anna May also leaves behind four grandchildren (Trevor, Brandon, Samantha, and Hank) and four great grandchildren. While in West Hurley, Anna May returned to school, earning a Master's Degree in Education from SUNY, New Paltz, in 1974. Anna May taught primary school in the Onteora School District for more than two decades before retiring to Port Ewen, NY.
During retirement, Anna May took up golf. She and Bob enjoyed both national and international travel before settling in the Naples FL golf community of Naples Heritage where she made many new and close friends. There she was involved with St. Peter's Catholic Church and co-chaired the Naples Women's Club. Anna May also played many rounds of golf and enjoyed the beach and the Arts. After Bob passed in 2014, Anna May transitioned to The Arlington retirement community and spent her final years in Memory Care.
Anna May was placed next to Bob at Crest Lawn Cemetery in Naples, FL on 8 October, 2020. We will all miss her love of Family, Christmas, her wry sense of humor and joy for life. A future memorial service will be held in Naples when public gatherings and travel become safer for all. In lieu of flowers, we kindly request that friends, family, and well-wishers honor Anna May's love of Community, Education, the Arts, Literature and Nature by donating, in her name, to your local STEM program(s), The Naples Botanical Garden, or the Hawaii Tropical Biopreserve and Garden, which she enjoyed on her last trip to the big island in 2014.
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Bob Ryan
October 19, 2020
Just read in the paper about the loss of your Mom. Very sorry to hear for all. She was a great friend to our Mom Liz Ryan, she threw a bridal shower for Amy and I 27 + years ago. Sending love and prayers from Kingston to the entire Powers Family from the Ryan Family. Bob & Amy and family and our Mom Liz too.
Mary Boucher
October 15, 2020
Anna May and Bob were our wonderful neighbors in West Hurley. Nice family - Hank had their kids in school and we all belonged to St Johns. Many fond memories - our love to Michael, Judi, Nancy and Ann Marie. Hank & Mary Boucher
Sue Abramsky
October 15, 2020
Anna May was a great friend and colleague at West Hurley School. I remember the Powers children as wonderful 3d, 4th and 5th graders. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Gloria Lopez
October 11, 2020
My cousin Anna May was a role model for me. I followed her footsteps ultimately into the teaching field. During high school, she advised me on different career choices, which led to my attending Nazareth College, as she had. I enjoyed her connection with our Ukrainian culture, because she had the privilege and fun of learning and performing traditional dances, and wearing the beautiful folk dress. May her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren cherish her memory in all the ways she involved herself and blessed those around her.
Harriet Yaun
October 9, 2020
Anna Mae was a lovely lady and friend. She shared her teaching skills with my kindergarten and all the little ones at West Hurley School. May God comfort her family as HE surely rewards her in heaven with her beloved Bob. Sincere condolences to all, Harriet Yaun.
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