Dorothy M. Powers, 70
Dateline: Norton, MA
Dorothy M. (Unsworth) Powers, age 70, recently of Norton and a former longtime resident of Mansfield, passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, Mach 19, 2013.
She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Edward J. Powers, Sr. to whom she was wed for over 50 years at the time of his death on August 22, 2010.
Born in Boston, MA on September 5, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel (Boire) Unsworth. She grew up in the Roxbury section of Boston and was educated in Boston parochial schools.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Powers had worked for several years as a customer representative at Paula Young Wigs in Easton. She had previously worked in quality controls at Mansfield Scientific, and following retirement, had assisted her family in the operation of Industrial Precision Coatings, Inc. in Randolph.
Dot’s life was focused around her cherished grandchildren. She had formerly enjoyed summer months spent with family in East Falmouth, boating on Cape Cod and the winter months, along with friends and her late husband at the Breckenridge Community in Estero, Florida.
Dorothy had resided in Norton for the past 2 years and was a former 40 year resident of Mansfield. She enjoyed shopping and decorating. She always presented herself quite fashionably and was a member of the Red Hatters Society in Florida.
She was the devoted mother of Edward J. Powers, Jr. and his wife Kerri of Norton and the late Donna M. Batta who recently passed away on January 8, 2013. She is also survived by her loving son in law Jeffrey Batta of Mansfield and her adoring grandchildren, Janelle Batta of New York, Kyle Batta of Florida, Craig Batta of Mansfield and Colby Powers and Devin Powers both of Norton, and her loving nephew Robert D’Addario of Sandwich. She was the dear sister of the late Eleanor D’Addario.
Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend , will be held on Sunday, March 24th from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St. Mansfield.
A service in celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 P.M. at the conclusion of visiting hours at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Dot’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Mansfield Animal Shelter,175Fruit St., Mansfield, MA 02048.
To send Dorothy’s family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com