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1958
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2024
Mark Powers Obituary
November 19, 2024
Mark L. Powers of Bradenton, formerly of Guilford, passed away on November 19, 2024. Mark fought a courageous battle with brain cancer for nine months.
He is survived by his wife, Diane, daughters, Jacki and Erika, son-in-law Jon, and, as of late, his most prized gem: his granddaughter, Isla.
Mark grew up in Hamden and graduated from UMass Amherst. He worked in finance for over 40 years and built multiple thriving businesses. His success came from the relationships he developed with his clients, who he cared for as if they were family.
Along with work, Mark's other focuses in life were his three girls and golf. He would always golf the earliest round possible to get back to his girls to spend the rest of the day with them. At times, he was a scratch golfer and most recently he and his partner won the CSGA Senior Four-Ball Championship in 2022. He orchestrated the annual Tampa Cup tournament and played every year with his favorite SIL, Jon, against the two "sons he never had", T and B.
It was never a dull moment when Mark was around; you had to stay on your toes! He heartily embraced the motto Happy Wife, Happy Life. To know him was to know one of the most generous men of all time and Big Lime will be missed every single day by his family.
Arrangements are being made by Hawley Lincoln Memorial ( https://www.hawleylincolnmemorial.com/location-guilford ). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's memory to First Tee (a program to introduce golf to underprivileged youth) or Tunnel to Towers.
A memorial service will be held at the Surf Club in Madison, CT, on Saturday, December 7th. Please join the family in remembering Mark and sharing a memory anytime between
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Please try to wear something with lime green in it to honor our eternal jokester!
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John and Toni Vento
December 18, 2024
Very Sorry to learn of his passing our condolences to his wife,daughters and family. Mark was our financial advisor for many many years ! His genuine and honest approach helped so many of our West Haven Teachers throughout our careers and retirement. May he REST IN PEACE !!!
Catie Canetti
December 10, 2024
I'm honored to be able to call Mark a friend and to get to know him over the past years. Lots of love to you Diane, Jackie, Erika and the rest of the family.
Lynn Robsky
December 9, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person, Mark will be greatly missed. I knew Mark from his participation in our CSGA events. He was incredibly kind and generous.
Elaine Gale
December 9, 2024
Diane, Erika, Jacki, Jon, and Isla- We are so sad and sorry that Mark will no longer be a part of your world/our world. He will forever be in your hearts and memories. Mark will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Much love from your Atlanta family.
Gene Cufone
December 7, 2024
I met Mark in the mid 80s playing golf at Grassy Hill country club in Orange and and since then he was always the most friendly and fun guy to play golf with never heard a bad word come out of his mouth. He was always caring and thoughtful. He would do anything for you, including give you golf equipment that he loved to tinker with, and I know what a great family man he was I think one of my kids was in the same class as his older daughter Jackie I´m sorry I couldn´t pay my respects in person but I just want you to know that I think Mark was a great guy and I know I will miss seeing him.
Darlene Flagg
December 3, 2024
My condolences to the family. Mark was an amazing business partner. He leaves a legacy of helping people prepare for tomorrow. Blessings!
Ruthie Weiss
November 29, 2024
Dearest Diane & Family,
So sorry to hear of Marks passing. My heart goes out to you. May his memory be a blessing.
Ruthie Weiss
Kathy Whyte
November 26, 2024
Mark was so fun and very generous. I know he and Diane bought me more than a few Chardonnays at Bradenton Tennis Club. Before his sweet granddaughter Isla was born, he would entertain my little granddaughter at BTC. They would hold hands and walk around the tennis courts even if the sprinklers went off. Our tennis friends will miss him just as much as his golf friends. Rest in peace, Mark.
Ruth Ann and Barry Hopkins
November 24, 2024
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debbie judson
November 23, 2024
To Diane, one of my best friends. Known you since we were 19. You and Mark had an amazing life together and raising two great girls. I think of you always and will be there dec 7th. Love always, Debbie
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