Ralph C Powers

Ralph was born in Portland on December 10, 1929 to the late Alfred and Beryl (Brown) Powers. He attended Portland High School, and proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. While serving in the Guard, Ralph played an instrumental role in the construction of the West Buxton Dam.

On May 1, 1954 Ralph was married to his loving wife Pauline Barbara (Priest) Powers. Together they began a family and raised two loving and devoted daughters. Pauline predeceased Ralph on April 15, 2006.

Ralph worked as a mechanic at Jilson’s Garage for several years, and in 1991 retired as foreman from Palmer Spring Co. after 30+ years of service. Ralph enjoyed camping, competition level square dancing, and being the neighborhood “Mr. Fix It”. He found great pleasure in spending time outdoors caring for his home and gardens as well. Ralph was also a long time member of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Portland.

Surviving are his daughters, Debra J. Vail of Portland; Laura J. King and her husband Robert of Raymond; four grandchildren, Chey G. King, Brandon K. King, Mercedes C. Vail, and Blaize A. Vail. Also surviving is his special cousin Phillip Drummond and a dear friend Eleanor Stanley.

A period of visitation for Ralph will be held this Tuesday, September 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland; where a memorial service will follow visitation at 6:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers the Powers family suggests memorial contributions be made in Ralph’s memory to the Barron Center Activities Fund, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102.