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Doris Powers Obituary
Her husband, Edmund B. Powers, died in 1961. She leaves a sister, Elizabeth A. Greene of Shrewsbury; two nieces, Mary E. Jones of Worcester, Helen Hawes of Gloversville, NY; three nephews Ronald Army of Connecticut, Robert Army of Vermont and Thomas Army of Colorado; grand nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Helen Juckins of Holden. Two brothers, Thomas and Chester Army, a sister, Ethel McGrath, a niece, Mary Horgan and a nephew, James McGrath, predeceased her. She was born in Millbury the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Bowman) Army and lived over 50 years in Holden.
Mrs. Powers graduated from Millbury High School, Worcester State College, and received a Master's Degree in Education from Northeastern University in Boston. She was an elementary school teacher and taught at Millbury, Shrewsbury and Rutland elementary schools and over 30 years at Rice Elementary School in Holden, retiring in 1988. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Jefferson, Massachusetts Teacher's Association, Worcester State College Alumni Association and the Massachusetts Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Chapter. Mrs. Powers was extremely grateful for the care and compassion she received at the Notre Dame Long term Care Center.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1st, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral for Mrs. Powers will be held on Wednesday from the funeral home with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 114 Princeton St., Jefferson. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, 559 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01605.
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Christopher Juckins
March 31, 2008
My Aunt Doris was a wonderful person who I will always remember dearly. She generously accepted my request to act as my Confirmation sponsor when I became a confirmed Catholic in high school. Doris was a wonderful person to enjoy at family gatherings; she would often be a bit on the quiet side, but if you got her going on a story, watch out! She was always grateful and polite, and I will remember those qualities of her. She had a special ability to work with children and be an important role model as an elementary school teacher. Aunt Doris, God Bless.
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Francis and Jan Hallahan
March 31, 2008
We knew Doris through her sister Betty Greene and brother-in-law Bob. She was always there for family gatherings, always the proper lady, the grande dame, but also with a twinkle in her eye if someone was being "naughty." She so loved her family and friends, and was a best friend to her niece, Mary Liz. I can still hear her exclaim, "Oh, Mary..." at some story Mary would be telling. Doris will be missed, but has gone to join her husband and many family and friends who have gone before her. Have a great trip, Doris!
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