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2024
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P.J. Powers Obituary
June 14, 1952 - May 12, 2024
Dr. P.J. Powers was born in Charlottetown, PEI on June 14, 1952. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dalhousie University, medical school at Memorial University, his pediatric residency at McGill University, and neonatology at Cornell University Pediatrics. He was an attending neonatologist for over 40 years in Tennessee, New York, Florida, and California.
He passed on May 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wonderful son, Andrew; wife, Anne Marie Tallent; siblings Mary, Edward, George (Lorraine), Barbara, and Ellen; and many nieces and nephews including his goddaughters, Kate and Mary Ellen. He will be forever grateful to the staff at CPMC and UCSF for their compassionate care.
The St. Francis Prayer was his favourite because of his scientific work: "Seek not to be understood but to understand." He loved his dogs, trips to the beach, gardening, and listening to vinyl records. His hunger for knowledge, love of life, and kindness to others left a lasting impression on all those who met P.J. and he cherished every friend he made.
There will be a brief service at Daniels Chapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa on Friday, May 17 from 4-8 pm, and a final service and burial in Albany, NY through Magin and Keegan Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Matt Carr
July 26, 2024
PJ, my CPE Brother, my heart is heavy to know of your passing. You were an intellectual colossus. You always amazed me with breadth and depth of your knowledge. As I said during our stay in Nashville, "I don´t need the internet, I have PJ !" I love you Brother! You will be greatly missed! God Speed Brother ! God Speed!
Gary
July 26, 2024
I´m sorry Andrew and Ann Marie,
PJ was the best physician and friend! I will miss him always,
Gary
Stephanie Herder
June 4, 2024
I was also a member of MUN Med School Class of '78. The first day there I met Pius & he was reading Tristam Shandy & I knew right away he was an exceptional guy. Shandy was too weird for me though! He became good friends with my best friend, Dr. Ann Roberts. Here we all are (me in aviators) in a picture clearly from the 70s. Pius & I reconnected in January 2024 & spent hours late at night texting about tea, dogs, the environment & everything else. He was always brave & optimistic. I miss those conversations. I miss his mind. My deepest condolences go out to his family for their great loss. I've already planted a 3 foot sugar maple in my "urban meadow" (formerly my front lawn). It's in a really sunny spot & will blaze with color this autumn. He would approve.
Peter A. Cristo
June 4, 2024
I met P.J. Powers years ago via mutual friends. He seemed a regular down to earth person. He was understated. Sympathies to all his loved ones and associates.
Peter A. Cristo, Esq.
Albany, N.Y.
Claire and David Muise
May 27, 2024
PJ was our pediatrician in Halifax Nova Scotia for 4 years. He was such an awesome physician, so meant for his profession!
Our deepest sympathy to all his family. You´re in God´s beautiful kingdom now PJ!
Bart
May 23, 2024
PJ was an amazing neonatologist and a very special friend. God sent him to St Peters Hospital in Albany, New York one day to look for some per diem work. My response was: Let's make it full-time. He accepted. What an amazing contribution he made during his time with us. He was one of the best doctors I ever had the pleasure of working with. He could talk on any subject medical or other. Most of all he was a good human being who truly cared. His visits will be greatly missed. Rest in peace PJ.
Sharon Ripley
May 23, 2024
To Pius´ Family -so so sorry for your loss -From first day of medical school we knew Pius as everything described in his memoriam -he shared his wealth of information even at our Mixers -and his kindness and sense of humor -many of us had a chance to reminisce all of this with him at our Reunion 51/2 years ago -he will be missed -Sharon Ripley and Derek Forsey
Carl Sparrow
May 23, 2024
To Pius´ Family,
We met Pius the first day of Med school in St. John´s , NL and shared many memories by letters , email and telephone calls over the years. We visited him in Montreal a number of times during his residency before moving on to the US for more training and work. He was a good friend.
Carl and Anne Sparrow
Corner Brook, NL, Canada
George Mills
May 22, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of PJ´s passing. He was a wonderful friend and person to know since our university days at Dalhousie. My sincere condolences to his family.
Tor Wasmeier
May 22, 2024
We have fond memories of Pius during medical school, especially breakfast at Puis'.
Tor and Minnie Wasmeier
Class of 1978
Patty Dean
May 22, 2024
I worked with DrPowers at Holston Valley for nearly 30 yrs. Dr Powers was a patient and staff advocate. He cared deeply for his patients and families. He also cared so much for his work family and we all loved him. He made the best ham for holiday meals! Rest in peace.
Amy Bailey RNC-OB
May 16, 2024
I worked with Dr Powers for almost 30 years at Holston Valley in Kingsport Tn. He was such a pleasure to work beside and just to talk with. He knew all about me and knew my husband and kids
Names. He loved to
Teach. He was such a blessing. He was loved by all of the nurses labor and delivery and NICU. An exceptional person.
Rest in peace Doc until we meet again.
Ann Whitelonis
May 15, 2024
Anne Marie and Andrew,
I had the fortune of working with Dr. Powers in Albany, NY. He made a remarkable contribution in the lives of so many as physician and friend. My heartfelt condolences.
Jackie Repscher
May 15, 2024
Anne Marie, Andrew, and family,
I worked with Dr. Powers and had great admiration for him. All that knew him were truly blessed. I hope your family memories bring you both comfort and strength during this time .
God Bless
Jackie Repscher (NY)
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