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Edward Powers Obituary
Virginia Beach - Ed Powers, age 79, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Medford, MA, died peacefully on Friday, June 17 while surrounded by his family.
Ed was a retired hospital corpsman having served 20 years in the United States Navy. He served as a post commander and chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 392.
Ed is survived by his wife, Christine Powers; son Edward James Powers and his wife, Katharina Brekke Powers of Virginia Beach; son Leo Fett of Albany, NY; daughter Kathleen Krahling and her husband David Krahling of Charlotte Hall, MD; daughter Susan Powers of Virginia Beach; grandchildren Erin Powers, James Powers, Christine Powers, Quinn Krahling, Ava Krahling, and Peyton Krahling; and his siblings Mary McGinnis of West Melbourne, FL, James Powers of Boothbay Harbor, ME, Ann Marie Massaro of Winchester, MA, Lorraine Taylor of Hampstead, NH, and Marilyn Powers of Frederick, MD.
A mass will be held on Friday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1279 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach followed by burial at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach. Arrangements are by Hollomon-Brown, Great Neck Chapel. Following the burial, a celebration of Ed's life will take place at VFW Post 392, 2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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Ted Repp
October 19, 2016
I served briefly With Chief Powers as HM1 Hickey's relief aboard the USS Decatur in '68, just before Doc received new orders. During that period he was a great teacher and taught me much during that short time. My heart felt condolences go out to his wife and family.
Jerry Ferro
June 23, 2016
Ed & I grew up together on Spring Street in Medford. There were 5 of us in the Spring Street gang. He was a great companion and friend. We will miss you buddy.
Larry Semple
June 23, 2016
A sad day. Ed fought gallantly for so many years. Each time we spoke during his battle, he would always be upbeat about a new method of combating his condition, only to have another disappointment. He never seemed to be discouraged as his physicians tried the latest treatments. It has been a pleasure to have known him this past fifty-three years. May he rest in peace.
Having fun (and some margaritas) at a neighborhood party with Ed and Tina last year.
Sharon Gargaro
June 23, 2016
Gerry & I are going to miss Ed, his dry sense of humor and quick wit. His "sea stories" were so interesting.
June 23, 2016
Have great memories of Doc taking care of us on the Decatur. It was at the first Decatur reunion in Virginia that we caught up with Doc after maybe 35 years and wife Tina.. Remember watching my wife and Tina and a couple other ladies dancing to WMCA..We were all having a great time.. Those are the kind of memories I will always have of Doc and Tina.. Our prayers go out to Doc's family..
Jerry Hihn
June 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Powers family.
Charlotte LeMoine, Medford H.S. Classmate
1966-1968 USS Decatur (DDG-31)
Tony West
June 22, 2016
Only our best to "Doc's" family from his USS Decatur family...Smooth Sailing...
Judy Lupole
June 22, 2016
Tina, So sorry for your loss. Ed will be missed by many.
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