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Michael D. Powers

1973 - 2017

BORN

1973

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Matarese Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc.

325 Main St

Ashland, Massachusetts

Michael Powers Obituary

Michael David Powers, 44, formerly of Ashland passed away Friday, October 6, 2017.. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late William and Pauline Powers. Michael graduated from Keefe Technical Vocational School Class of 1991. He worked many years in sales. His fondest memories were of those spent with family and friends. Michael enjoyed fishing, boating, and was always great for a conversation. He is survived by his daughter Kelly Powers of Upton, brothers William Powers and his wife Tracy of Cumberland, RI, Joseph McGillicuddy and his wife Monika of Hampstead, NH, Peter Powers and his wife Marilyn of Hillsborough, NH along with many nephews and nieces. He was also the brother of the late Patrick and Paul Powers. A funeral service will be held Wed. Oct. 25th at 10:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA with urn burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Michaels memory to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 18 Canton Street, Stoughton, MA 02072. A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song the good life I lived while I was STRONG" www.mataresefuneral.com

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Oct. 22, 2017.

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Melinda Maloney

August 23, 2018

Michael was a childhood friend of my brother and I. We spent many summer days playing in the stream between our houses catching frogs and turles. Sadly we lost touch when my family moved out of state. Very sad to hear of his passing.

December 24, 2017

im going to miss you my friend i thank god we spent my birthday together in july ill always miss you
tim and kristin

JoAnn HANSCOM

December 2, 2017

I met Mike when he started work at St Vincent De Paul. He was always smiling, and eager to help everyone ! I always enjoyed chatting with him. He was so handsome, kind, and caring to everyone !!! I am very saddened by his loss. RIP dear friend. Love , Jo Ann

Paul Winchester

November 8, 2017

Mike never have nor will forget the Pizza Hut Days brother. With the Gang .,will and all shall be in my shared thoughts and memories . Peace to you Mike ! My Condolences to all of the Family and friends.. PDW

November 3, 2017

We met Mike at St Vincent store i

Marie Doyle

October 26, 2017

I worked with Mike at St Vincent de Paul Thrift store. He was such a nice guy, a really good guy and always ready to help out - very pleasant. It's so sad that he has passed on.

October 22, 2017

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Matarese Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc.

325 Main St, Ashland, MA 01721

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Matarese Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc.

325 Main St, Ashland, MA 01721

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