William P. Powers Sr.

Democrat/Republican, it didn't matter. An all-around gentleman and good guy. I am blessed for having known him. My very best to you, Jane and the boys.

Mark and Family -

I am sorry for the loss of your father, I didn't know him, but he sure seemed like a wonderful man!

May your fond memories help you through this difficult time.

JANE, LARRY AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.

PLEASE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

LEE HINSON

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr Powers was a very special person, he always took the time to listen and make me feel like I really matter. I am blessed to have known him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Mrs. P & The Powers Family,

I am saddened to read of the passing of a truly legendary figure in the Town of East Lyme. Mr. P (as I always called him) touched so many lives, whether it be as a teacher, principal, St. Agnes Parishioner, or the moderator of a Democratic Caucus. I came to know him early on as the principal of Niantic Center School, and always loved speaking to him after mass at St. Agnes. He will be missed by many - my condolences go out to you all.

My prayers and condolences for Bill and all of you. may God Bless you all and bring you comfort and rest. Much love, Phil James. Bride Brook 2010

To the Powers family,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.Powers. He was a close family friend back in the day of his teaching and being a principal with my father, Bob McNeil. I will never forget Mr. Powers's voice, laugh, and smile. He was a wonderful man and always kind to people. He will be sorely missed in this community, no doubt. May the happy memories replace the sadness and loss you all feel now.

Don and I send our sympathy to you and the boys. I will never forget the handsome teacher who came to Niantic Center to teach a class of swooning girls. Many memories of that first year including the class buying diapers for your firstborn. Through the years we became friends as well, raising our families and of course in politics. His smile was legendary.
Don and Athena Cone

Jane and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Bill. Everything he did in life was with such enthusiasm and caring. I will always remember his compassion for everyone and everything around him.

He was a role model for every life he touched and his presence will be greatly missed. He will live on forever in all of us.

To the Powers Family: My deepest sympathies on the passing of a true gentleman. Mr. Powers was the principal at Great Neck School that I and my siblings attended. Over the years we would run into him and there always was laughter remembering some situations. He saved the Sullivan kids in many ways, even when we would be in trouble and he would say "now Alice, what he/she did was wrong, but they had a reason". A true supporter of youth and recreation, he will be missed. May you smile through your tears as your memories help to ease the sadness.

Dear Hailey and family,
We are all deeply sorry for your loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
all.

As a child going to Niantic Center I waited for our principal to bring his shillelagh for show and tell on St. Patrick's Day.

I remember Mr. Powers well from when he first came to Niantic Center School. We kids were very happy to be in the first classes [the other being taught by Thomas Caulkins] taken to NYC to see an honest-to-goodness Yankees' ball game. And I also think that they were the first male teachers to be hired by the Town [prior to that, the education money available for teachers' salaries was probably not enough to support a family]. We should all be thankful for Mr Power's contributions to the communities in which he and his family lived. We are all diminished by his dimise.

With warm regards,

Faith Damon Davison

Dear Mrs. Powers and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time. I will always remember fondly back to the times when Kevin and I would stop in just to visit and say hello. We were always made to feel welcome. May time heal your pain.

God Bless,
Deb Byrne

On behalf of the Parente family, please accept our sympathy to Mr. Power's family for their loss of a fine man. My mother Mary was very fond of Mr. Powers and enjoyed many laughs with him. Sincerely, The Parente's

I will always fondly remember Mr. Powers. He was my 7th grade teacher at Niantic Center School and my supervisor for the two years I work at the McCook Park beach. He will also be remebered as a neighbor on Grand Street. In all my various associaltions he was kind, thoughful and a true gentleman. My sympathy goes out to his family and especiatlly to his wife of so many years.

Bill was a great guy, he will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Sorry that I am unable to be there to offer my condolences in person. Bob Janovic

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. In all my years growing up around your family Mr. Powers was always a positive person. He was always there to motivate an individual when they were down. He definitely had an impact on my life as I grew up in East Lyme.