LINCOLN – Eugene A. Powers Sr., 66, husband of Elizabeth (Marshall) Powers, passed away Oct. 20, 2009, at a Bangor hospital. He was born June 19, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Mark O. and Ethel (Nason) Powers. Gene was a boiler operator for 31 years at Lincoln Pulp & Paper. He was well known in the area for promoting electricity grounding with water barrels. He had worked for W & H Electronics and was known as “radio man” on the CB. In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, he is survived by a son, Eugene Powers Jr., of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Dakota, Cordell and Dyllan, all of Lincoln; and foster son, Dwight Gary of Bangor. He outlived his brothers and sisters. He leaves behind his two dogs, Bear and Cuddles. He was predeceased by his cat, Tigger; and dog, Bandit. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be at Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lincoln Lakes Region Dialysis Center, P.O. Box 367, Lincoln, ME 04457. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at www.clayfuneralhome.com.
EUGENE A. POWERS SR.
