POWELL, Bessie Florence –Slipped away gently to be with her husband of 66 years, Lloyd, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Ocean View Manor in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Born in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, she was the only daughter of Angus and Miriam Brown. She will be missed by her two sons: Angus Powell (Linda Sarty) of Dartmouth, and Alvin Powell (Sue Inkpen) of Lethbridge, Newfoundland, and her daughter, Suzanne Snow (John Furey) of Chilliwack, B.C. as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd, son Graham “Duke” Powell, and brothers Jimmy and Onslow Brown. She was an excellent homemaker and for many years boarded students from outlying communities who came to St. John\'s to attend the Trade School. In 1978 she and her husband, Lloyd, moved to Nova Scotia and settled in Cole Harbour. She attended St James United Church, Portland St., until poor health made it too difficult to attend services there. Bessie loved to knit and got a lot of enjoyment from her pets. She had an eye for quality and always surrounded herself with nice things. She enjoyed music and was especially thrilled with the hymns played by the Salvation Army Band. In recent years she resided at Ocean View Manor where she received tender loving care by the staff of Unit A. A celebration of Bessie’s life will take place at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth on Monday, November 10th at 3:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Peter Sherwood officiating. There will be a reception following the service. Memorial donations in Bessie’s memory can be made to Ocean View Manor Society or the charity of your choice.