Michael Powell

Michael Powell, 86, of New Britain, husband of Norma Perry Powell, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2012 at his home. Born in New London, he lived in New Britain since 1951. A 1943 graduate of Chapman Technical School in New London, he received his Bachelors in Naval Science in 1945 and entered the US Navy, serving in the Pacific during World War II. Mike received an Engineering Degree from Tufts University in 1951 and began his career with Stanley Works. He was called back into service with the Navy during the Korean Conflict and afterwards returned to Stanley Works, eventually becoming Plant Manager of Stanley Magic Door. He received his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hartford and retired in 1989 as a Vice President of the Stanley Hardware Division. Mike was a member and former Deacon of the First Church of Christ Congregational in New Britain; was a member of the Shuttle Meadow Country Club; the Round Table; the Ram Island Yacht Club and the Fishers Island Yacht Club. A fifty year Mason, he was a member of Unity Lodge AF&AM in New Britain and Friendship Lodge AF&AM in Southington; and was a former President of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce. Mike was proud of being a seven gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross. Besides his wife Norma, he leaves two sons, John Powell, PhD. and his wife Pamela Tassara of Arlington, Massachusetts; and Allen Powell and his wife Emy Powell, MD of Shaker Heights, Ohio; a daughter, Sandra Bagwell, MD and her husband C. Bruce Bagwell, MD, PhD of Topsham, Maine; twin sisters, Stella Backus of Bremington, WA, and Anne Potts and her husband Kevin Potts, PhD of Sneads Ferry, NC; six grandchildren, Jennifer and Tory Bagwell; Katie and Alex Powell; and Benjamin and Adam Powell; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Alexander Powell and a sister Alyce Mero. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday January 14, 2012 at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 830 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06052. Military Honors will follow. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Church of Christ Congregational in New Britain or the Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 628 Hebron Avenue, Suite 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements. Share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "Add Condolences" at the bottom of this page.

Michael Powell

November 16, 1925 - January 3, 2012

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November 16, 1925 - January 3, 2012

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