February 21, 1917 - February 8, 2011
Age 93, a resident of East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw and a long time Warsaw resident, died February 8, 2011 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
She was born February 21, 1917 in the Town of Hume, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Annabelle Locke Sweet. She attended Fillmore High School and was employed for over 20 years as a licensed practical nurse at the former Manor Oak Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw prior to her retirement in 1995. In earlier years, she worked at other local nursing facilities. Marian was a member of the West Middlebury Baptist Church and the Warsaw Grange. She was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Warsaw Fire Department.
Mrs. Powers was predeceased by her husband, Clair, who died in 1972.
Surviving are her son, Lawrence (Doreen) Powers of Dale; her daughters, Louise (Paul) Fleming of East Bethany and Janice (Gregory) Kelsey of Warsaw; her brother, Robert (Viola) Sweet of Wiscoy; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Mildred Vincent.
Friends may call Friday 2 – 5 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the West Middlebury Baptist Church, Town of Middlebury. Private burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville. Memorials may be made to the West Middlebury Baptist Church, 4950 West Middlebury Rd., East Bethany, NY 14054 or East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 62 Prospect St., Warsaw, NY 14569.
February 11, 2011 : Calling Hours for Marian E. Powers - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 11, 2011 : Calling Hours for Marian E. Powers - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 12, 2011 : Funeral Service for Marian E. Powers at the West Middlebury Baptist Church, Town of Middlebury - 11:00 AM - At the West Middlebury Baptist Church, Town of Middlebury.
Feb 12.11 from Sharon Keaton:
Janice so sorry for the loss of your MOM-you and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Feb 12.11 from Kean Zechesk:
I will always remember Marian ,always in my heart!
Feb 11.11 from Karen MacWhorter:
I work at Eastside and helped care for Marian over the last three years. She was such a sweet hearted woman who loved her family and wished that she could spend more time with them. I was very fond of her and will miss her greatly.
Feb 10.11 from Teri Curtis:
I'm am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for your family to help you find strength to get through this difficult time.
Teri Curtis
Feb 10.11 from Kat Williams:
Janice, Greg & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Kat Williams
Feb 10.11 from Dawn Luckenbach:
Janice,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. As time passes, may you remember the good times and may it put a smile on your face and bring joy to your heart.
Feb 10.11 from Cathy Uptegroce:
Janice, What can I say. WE certainly gave our mothers gray hair in our days. My heart goes out to you and your family. It's never easy no matter what their age. She was a wonderful lady. Love you, Cathy
Feb 10.11 from Linda Schery:
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, she was a wonderful person and I was glad to know her, my thoughts are with you.
Feb 9.11 from Universal Business Listing:
From your UBL family we are so sorry for your loss, and hope that the fond memories of love and laughter help to get you through this --- tears expected.
Feb 9.11 from Linda Carmody:
Janice and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know how hard it is, regardless of how old you are. Please know I am keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.