Obituary of Frank Power
POWER, Francis J. “Frank” – Peacefully with his loving family by his side, Frank Power died at Bluewater Health on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 84. Beloved husband and best friend of Kathleen “Kathie”(nee Croskery). Father of Joey and Debbie (Roger) Haggith. Cherished grandfather of Alex, Gavin and Breanna. Great-grandfather of Ava and Beau. Dear brother of Ben, Vince (Mona) and Kevin (Ann) Power. Brother-in-law of Gerald Nagle, Regina Croskery, Wanda Stephenson, Tom (Rosemary), Bill (Lynne Cotton), Audrey (John) Heath and Dianne Croskery. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews including special niece Margie Power. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and May Power (nee O’Brien), siblings; Thomas, Joseph, Mary (Peter) Barron, Joan Bonia, Agnes Nagle, parents-in-law Irene & Allan Croskery and brothers-in-law Dan & Jim and sister-in-law Jackie Croskery.
Frank was born in Bell Island, Newfoundland and served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Master Corporal from 1956 to 1986. He was a true soldier. Frank was an avid jigsaw puzzle enthusiast. He was a very giving man, always ready to help do whatever needed to be done. He was an amazing cook and baker (banana bread will never be the same). Frank will be forever missed and lovingly remembered.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedict’s Church on Saturday, November 25th at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Ave W Suite 500, Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 . Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com.
