February 14th, 1941 - April 20th, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Powell announce his passing on April 20th, 2023 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, in St. Anthony, Newfoundland.
Donald was born February 14th 1941 to Albert and Sarah Powell. At a young age, he moved to St. Anthony to further his education. He began his career working with Labrador-Grenfell Health for 33 years. On May 7th, 1977 he married Emma Joan Colbourne of St. Anthony where they settled down to raise their family.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 45 years, Joan, 5 children, Bary Colbourne (Gaye), Natasha Sharpe (Anders), Brad Powell (Melanie), Janene Powell (Carey) and Dana Powell (Emily), 7 grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron, Sarah, Matthew and Ryan, and Nikolas and Dylan, and one great grandchild, Madison.
He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Sadie, Lydia and Gertie. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sarah, his siblings, Alfred, Hedley, Melvin, Gordon and Beulah, and special niece, Donna.
His family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Curtis Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home. Interment to follow.