Obituary of Larry Powell

Powell, Larry Passed away peacefully at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Jan "Ralph" Powell. Loving father of Rea Powell, Wendy and her husband Bernie Boland, Eric Powell and his wife Cindy. Caring grandfather of Nate, Keira, Luke and Florence. Dear brother of Sheila Brokloff (Julius), Sharon Eastbury (Gary), Pat Powell (Kathy), Beth Sherwood (Ken). Predeceased by his sister Flora and brother Dana. Larry was a 3rd generation farmer, licensed carpenter and active member of his community. A private family memorial service will be held at the BECKETT-GLAVES FAMILY FUNERAL CENTRE. The family encourages everyone to attend through our public WEB-CAST at www.beckettglaves.com on Sunday March 29th at 1 pm. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Brantford General Hospital would be appreciated. Donations and condolences are available online at www.beckettglaves.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Larry in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff on 7P at the Brantford General Hospital for the exceptional care they gave Larry and the compassion they showed his family. A special thank-you to Dr. McNeil for her exemplary care and support of Larry in his last days. Happy Memories of Grandpa by Luke and Florence 4-wheeler rides through the bush (that was our favourite place to go because it had the big hill) Grandpa sharing Reese Peanut Butter cups with us and giving away the bigger half while watching TV with us Grandpa telling his long stories at dinner time Grandpa taking us to feed the cats Grandpa taking us to see the neighbour’s pigs and feeding the pigs carrots Sleepovers with Nana and Grandpa Easter egg hunts at the farm Grandpa lifting us up in the bucket of the tractor Climbing on the hay bails Grandpa pumping us up on the car jacks Grandpa’s love for Nana’s Nanaimo bars (and saving some for us) Playing Connect 4 and Checkers together Luke’s sleepovers at the farm when Florence was a baby Grandpa taking us fishing at the cottage Roasting marshmallows at the cottage Grandpa letting us take turns driving the boat