Cyril Power
Born: September 30th, 1934
Passed on: April 21st, 2013
It is with deep sadness that we regret to announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Cyril Power, who passed at the age of 78, on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the peaceful An Cala palliative care unit of the CBRH.
Born on Sept. 30, 1934, Cyril was the son of the late Patrick and Stella (MacPherson) Power.
As a young man Cyril served in the Canadian Air Force, worked in No. 16 coal mine and later was employed for 31 years with the city of Toronto, after which he retired to New Waterford. Cyril was a member of the Army Navy Air Force in New Waterford for many years.
Cyril is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret (MacDougall) Power; his daughters, Carol (Brian) Dickson, her children Breanne and Wesley, Hillsburg, Ont., Gail Power and her children, Alanna (Jay) Redmond, Amanda (Norman) Haines, Brantford, Ont.; stepdaughters, Donna (Gordie) Warburton, New Waterford, and Sonya (Eddie) Vardy and son, Greg Vardy, New Waterford; sisters, Jean LeMoine, River Ryan, Kathleen Haveguy, Ontario; brother, Johnny (Leona) Power, New Waterford; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Paige, Devon, MacKenzie and Emma, Brantford, Ont.
Cyril was predeceased by wife of 36 years, Shirley (Steiger) Power, son in infancy, Patrick George, brothers, Finley, Joe, Pat, Kevin, Leo, Brian and James in infancy, sisters, Theresa (TC), Maureen, and Patricia in infancy.
Cyril was a true gentleman who loved his family dearly. He had a witty sense of humour and was a man of great determination and strength. He enjoyed all sports, especially the Toronto Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. He enjoyed darts and a good game of cards.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the palliative care team, VON nurses and nephew, Darren (Debbie) LeMoine and his little buddy, Liam, for their tender care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a visitation Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and a funeral mass to celebrate Cyril’s life will be Thursday, April 25, 2013, 10 a.m. in the Parish of Saint Leonard on Mount Carmel Avenue with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. A reception to follow at the Army Navy Air Force, Smith Street.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500.
Donations in memory of Cyril can be made to C.B. palliative care.
To send online condolences to the family go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
