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William Powers, 80

01/15/2020

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - William Gough Powers, 80, of Williamstown, Mass., died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Mass.

He was born in North Adams, Mass., on October 26, 1939, a son of the William George and Margaret F. (Chappuis) Powers. He attended schools in North Adams and graduated from St. Joseph's High School with the class of 1957 and graduated from North Adams State Teachers College in 1961.

Bill began his teaching career in several small town elementary schools including the town of Washington and the Gabriel Abbott Memorial School in the town of Florida. He later was a tutor to students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Bill was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church.

Survivors include one brother, Stephen Edward Powers and his wife, Donna, of North Adams; and one nephew, Stephen Powers.

Funeral notice: The funeral for Bill Powers will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. There are no calling hours.

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To Bill’s family and friends- I send my condolences to all of you during this difficult time. I spent many hours of my college career learning from Bill as a tutor, and Im forever grateful to him for his patience and determination to help me persevere. I know he walked to and from every session that we had, and never complained - no matter what the weather way. He truly cared more about other people than he did himself and I respected him so much for that and always will. Rest in peace Mr. Powers and that you again for shaping my life by the lessons you taught me.
from: Shaun Richard	on: 01-20-2020

Bill was a fellow student at N.A.S.C. (MCLA) - we graduated together in '61. What a nice guy! My deepest sympathies to his family.
from: Gina Zauli	on: 01-19-2020

Dear Steve & Family, I am so sad and sorry for your loss of Bill. Bill & I were classmates at SJHS and again at what was then NASTC. Later, as he became an almost full time tutor, we were ‘colleagues’ at MCLA. I realize he was dealing with health hardships & loss lately, but I respected his spunk & willingness to deal with it all. Please accept my sincerest condolences. 🙏🏼❤️
from: Diane Gallese Parsons	on: 01-17-2020

Mr. Powers teacher at Gabriel Abbot, I see him walking, he must have loved walking. Prayers and thoughts are with your family Bill! We ae all God's children. Rest in Peace, Mr Powers.
from: Patrick and Connie Gray	on: 01-17-2020

Dear Steve and family, Bill was a good friend who I knew from working at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. He was a highly regarded tutor to many students pursuing a Business degree. I will miss our occasional visits. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and is now resting in peace. Please accept my sincere condolences. Carl Villanueva
from: Carl Villanueva	on: 01-17-2020

So sorry to hear of Bills passing, he was a very nice person and was always there to do his teaching career! He was a dedicated person. Our prayers are with you Bill and thank you for your service as a teacher! God loves all his children, and Bill was one of those! He loved to walk, I can see him now walking on God's pathway!
from: Patrick and Connie Gray and Family	on: 01-17-2020

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