WWII Veteran war Bride, July 28, 1920 - March 19, 2011: Entered into eternal rest, her earthly life’s work done, at Chancellor Park, St. John’s, surrounded by her loving family, Esther Power, in her 91st year. Predeceased in 1974 by her husband, Jack, (Johnny Power of Power’s Riverside Hotel, St. Catherine’s, Salmonier); her great-grandsons Jacob and Gavin Shaw, brother, Frank Dunnings and sister, Doris Brennan of Scotland. Giving thanks for her long and fruitful life, filled with many happy memories are her children, Frank (Susanna), Heather Marrie (Gus), Doreen McCrate (Dick), Shirley Marrie (Cec), Dave (Terri), Patti Dooley (Larry); 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Flora Dunnings, Scotland and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends in both Newfoundland and Scotland. Esther touched many lives in her 90 plus years. During her war service in Scotland, she met the love of her life and soul mate, Jack Power. They were married in Duns, Scotland on September 24, 1942. After the war, they returned to Newfoundland, and established Power’s Riverside Hotel which they continued to operate for the next 20 years. They relocated to St. John’s in 1967 where Esther began working at the Mun Bookstore. After her retirement, never one to be idle, she gave freely of her time to a multitude of volunteer organizations including the Basilica Catholic Women’s League, the St. John’s Seniors Resource Centre, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Women’s Institute and has been a World Vision sponsor for over 23 years. Esther also worked tirelessly to have the Newfoundland Forestry Unit recognized for its wartime contributions. In 2001, she was successful in having a wreath laid in honour of the Foresters for the first time at the St. John’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. In addition to her volunteer activities, Esther was the devoted matriarch of her family. She was very much a part of their daily lives and instilled in them a love of life and a strong sense of service to others and the importance of family. In essence, Esther was a remarkable woman. Sincere thanks to the staff of 3rd floor east, Chancellor Park for their kind and loving care of Mom over the past three and a half years. Visitation at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Sunday, March 20, 7-9 p.m., Monday, March 21, 12:00 - 9 p.m., and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Chapel, Mt. Carmel, Salmonier, Tuesday, March 22, 12:00-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Wednesday, March 23, 11 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Esther’s memory may be made to World Vision Canada. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood. To sign the memorial guest book or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.dunphys.ca.