Dolores Berle Powell Obituary (1925 - 2012)

WINSLOW, MAINE—Dolores Berle Blake Powell, 86, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine. She was born in Waterville, Maine on April 10, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph Charles and Berle Vera (Currier) Blake. Dolores was educated in Waterville schools. She was employed by C.F. Hathaway Shirt Company in Waterville for over 40 years. She also worked for a few years at Richs Department Store in Waterville, and made custom drapes for the Yard Goods Center in Waterville. One of her greatest joys was sewing for her children, and grandchildren. She also was a wonderful cook who was well known for her apple pies, homemade biscuits, and divinity fudge. Dolores loved working in her flower gardens, watching the birds, and her trips to the Maine Coast. Dolores also loved her little dog, Pebbles, her cat, Tabby, and Tweedee Bird. She will be greatly missed by her children, and grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Fred J. Powell; her daughters, Linda Louise Ann French, and Louise Mary Williams; her granddaughter, Lena Lee Parker; and her brother, Joseph Charles Blake Jr. Dolores is survived by her daughters, Dorothy “Dotty” Duncan and her husband, John, Judith “Judy” Parker and her significant other, Gary Cote, and Elizabeth “Betty” Reny and her husband, Richard; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; her cousin, Dorothy Shirley and her husband, Harland; and her closest, and dearest friend, Florence Crowell. The family would like to thank Bridget, Sharon, Donna, and Yvette as well as Dr. Stapley at Inland Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Also special thanks to Beverly, and Nancy at Oak Grove Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine. Burial will be in the spring at Howard Cemetery in Winslow, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901