Powers, Muriel E., 88, January 29, 2015. Calling hours are Saturday, February 7 from 9 until 10:45 a.m. at the Dunn Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church. Spring interment to be held in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Muriel E. (Fortier) Powers, 88, passed away Jan. 29, 2015, at a local healthcare facility. She was born Jan. 20, 1927, in Houlton, the daughter of James and Viola (Jameson) Fortier.
Muriel was a communicant of Saint Mary of the Visitation Church and was very strong in her faith. She met and married Frederick L. Powers, Sr. on Oct. 6, 1941. Muriel was employed at the S&H Stamp store and was a secretary for the St. Mary’s school and Adult Ed at Houlton High School. She enjoyed square dancing, working side by side with her husband Fred at suppers and dances at the Knights of Columbus and crocheting.
Muriel is survived by her children, Frederick L. Powers, Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Bakersfield, CA, Rellon Powers and his wife, Wanda, of Martinsburg, WV, Michael Powers of Houlton, Daniel Powers and his wife, Nancy, of Presque Isle, Mary (Powers) Williamson and her husband, Dana, of Houlton; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her sister, Jean Merritt and her husband, Doug, of Houlton; several nieces and nephews; her special life-long friend, Jeanette Moore. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband, Frederick L. Powers, Sr., two sons, Paul and William, two daughters-in-law, Charlotte Powers and Alfreda “Freddy” Powers; grandson, Duane, two brothers, Charles H. Fortier and Raymond Fortier.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Madigan House, Madigan Estates Health Care Facility, Hospice of Aroostook and Dr. Abouleish for their wonderful care of our mom.
Friends may call at the Dunn Funeral Home Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. until the time of departure at 10:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church with Rev. David Raymond celebrant. Spring interment will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Muriel’s memory payable to the Saint Mary of the Visitation Church or the charity of one’s choice, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
