Joseph G. Powers

December 11, 1945 - June 26, 2024

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Obituary for Joseph G. Powers

Joseph G. Powers, age 78, of Milton, formerly of Jamaica Plain and Forest Hills, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by family.

Beloved husband of Mary “Maureen” (Shine) of Milton. Devoted father of Annemarie McAdams and her husband Jamie of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Maeve McAdams. Loving son of the late Joseph M. Powers and Mary Anne (Devine). Dear brother of the late Marie McMullen and Margaret “Peggy” Higgins. Adoring uncle of Brian, Christine, Susanne, and Sheila. Also survived by many caring extended family and friends from Ireland and England.

Joe served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve and retired from Polaroid Corp.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Monday, July 8 at 10:30 am. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, WEST ROXBURY. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday from 1-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ~ www.stjude.org

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7 Jul

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01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
8 Jul

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Saint Agatha Church 432 Adams Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
8 Jul

Interment

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Saint Joseph Cemetery 990 La Grange Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 Get Directions »
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  • July 08, 2024

    Noreen Stankard

    Our deepest sympathy to Maureen, Annemarie, Jamie and baby Maeve on the passing of Joey. Lovely memories of when Rose and I visited you in Milton many moons ago. May Joey's kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Willie & Noreen Stankard

  • July 07, 2024

    Anne

    Deepest sympathy to Maureen, Annemarie and family on the passing of Joey. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. From Damien, Anne and the Golden family.

  • July 07, 2024

    Kathleen riordan

    Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He had some tough years and you looked after him very well. RIP Joe. The Ruordan Girls Margaret, Kathy and Maryanne

  • July 06, 2024

    Kathleen Cunningham

    Dear Maureen, Sincere condolences on the death of Joey. May he rest in peace. Sympathies also to Annemarie and extended Powers and Shine families. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathleen Cunningham & family, Clonbeggane, Athlone

  • July 06, 2024

    Maria Kenny

    My deepest sympathies to Auntie Maureen, Annemarie, Jamie, baby Maeve and the extended Powers family on the very sad passing of Joey. I have fond memories of Easter 2023 with you all. He will be truly missed by all. Sending you lots of love and keeping you all in my thoughts. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Maria Kenny

  • July 05, 2024

    Mary Shine

    Our deepest sympathy to Maureen Annmarie and extended family on the sad passing of Joey. May he Rest in Peace. Shay Mary and Maedbh Ruddy Johnstown.

  • July 05, 2024

    Mazie & Fran Madden

    I'm so sad at the way to early passing of our wonderful and so friendly neighbor Joe. Him sitting outside his home tinkering with something with his beloved "Mo" by his side. Always a warm greeting, smile, a great conversation to follow with them both. Heaven got one of the better ones.

  • July 05, 2024

    Mazie & Fran Madden

    I'm so sad at the way to early passing of our wonderful and so friendly neighbor Joe. Him sitting outside his home tinkering with something with his beloved "Mo" by his side. Always a warm greeting, smile, a great conversation to follow with them both. Heaven got one of the better ones.

  • July 04, 2024

    Mary Harney

    Our deepest sympathy to you Maureen, AnnMarie, Jamie and Maeve on the sad passing of Joey. May he rest in eternal peace. From Mary Harney, Brian Dunning and family

  • July 02, 2024

    Larry Shine

    Our Deepest sympathy to Maureen, Annemaire,Jamie and baby Maeve on the passing of Joey. May he rest in peace .Larry Shine Catherine Shine and Adam Drumlosh Athlone

  • July 02, 2024

    Pat & Marie Lally.

    Deepest sympathy to Maureen Annemarie & Jamie and the extended family on the sad passing of Joey. We have fond memories of his visits to Ireland.May he rest in peace. From Marie & Pat Lally. Kilconnell Ballinasloe.

  • July 02, 2024

    Jack Curley

    Our deepest sympathy to you Maureen , AnnMarie, Jamie and Maeve on the sad passing of Joey , a very sad loss for you all. From Rita and Jack Curley and family

  • July 02, 2024

    John Hurley

    I would like to offer our deepest condolences to Maureen, Annemarie & Jamie, Brian, Christine, Susanne and Sheila on the sad passing of Joey, I have fond memories of his visits to my grandmother Kathleen Hurley in Ballinasloe, Ireland. May he rest in peace. John & Annette Hurley, Foats, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.

  • July 01, 2024

    Fiona Kenny

    Our deepest condolences to Auntie Maureen, Annemarie, Jamie and baby Maeve on the sad passing of Joey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I know you will all miss him dearly. We have many lovely memories of times spent with Joey both in Ireland and Boston. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Fiona, Gary, Tommy and Rosie Holohan Bealnamulla, Athlone, Ireland.

  • June 29, 2024

    Kathy Hardiman

    My deepest sympathy to Maureen, Annemarie, Jamie and extended family members, on the sad passing of Joey. May he rest in peace. Kathy Hardiman, Drumlosh. Athlone.