Thomas P. Powers, 67, of Fremont, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born January 13, 1949 in Canton, OH to Willard and Patricia (Dwyer) Powers. He was a 1967 graduate of St. Joseph High School.
Thomas married his long time companion, Patricia Bergman on May 21, 2016 and she survives. He was a Union Carpenter and retired in 2006. Thomas worked on many projects in Northwest Ohio and was especially proud of the bridges he built. He loved hunting, fishing, sailing and spending time with his family.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Patricia Powers, Fremont, OH; step children, Aleshia (Mike) Failor, Bay View, OH, Brande (Matt) Calmes, Moline, OH, Justina (Joe) Mares, Port Clinton, OH, Angie (Craig) Chlosta, Fremont, Krista (Ron) Wolfe, Sydney, OH; siblings, Susan Silver, Sunnyvale, CA, Patti (Dana) Foy, Jemez, NM, Daniel (Silke) Powers, Savannah, GA, Jim (Anita) Powers, Nashville, TN; many grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Willard “Pug” Powers; step daughter, Heidi Sanchez.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 5 to 7 pm at the Comfort Inn, 840 Sean Dr., Fremont, OH.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital.
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Cheryl Lippert
I am so very sorry for your loss Pat an family. You have My Deepest Sympathy. And I pray you have strength to get through this sad time.❤
Deb Sorg
So sorry Pat ! If anything I can do please let me know !
Debby
Trish – you were always there for him. He as very lucky to have you in his life. Thoughts and prayers to you that you may find comfort in the memories you shared together.
Jason Powers
Trish, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. I’m sure Tom and my dad are already catching up in a boat somewhere with fishing poles in their hands.
Krista wolfe
I think your right, Jason….didn’t your dad pass early July as well?
Jim Powers
Trish… You were such a good companion for my brother. You will be rewarded some day. Think Matthew 25:21… “Well done my good and faithful servant…”
I am sorry for your loss and pray that your broken heart heals quickly. You have given much and been through much and now is the time to begin to heal yourself.
God bless you and your family. Thank you and love you.
Jimmy
Janet Celek
So sorry for your loss. Tom was my classmate and always had a friendly comment to make when he saw you. Your family will be in my prayers.
Dan & Becky Kwiatkowski
Trish,
Tommy Powers was a hell of a guy, man of the vine, he sure liked his wine. Having said that, I owe my second chance at life to Tommy. He was there for me and supported me when I needed someone to help me during my time of getting clean and sober.
He hooked me up with a job and physically took me to the job being I had no money, vehicle or home. He helped me get back into the union, and reestablish my pension. Tommy was an ornery, crusty type of guy, but you could always count on him. I am happy to have had him as my friend since the 1960’s. God rest his soul. May God bless you Trish for your loyalty and love for Tommy as you stood by him until the end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I’ll always remember Tommy by the twinkle in his eye.
Danny and Becky Kwiatkowski
Jasper, Ga
Jim Powers
Dear Dan,
Thank you for sharing this. He used to do the same with me. When I was young, he’d pick me up, we would go to breakfast and then out hunting.
He had a great heart for others.
Patti Foy
Thank you so much, Danny (and Becky), for taking the time to express this beautiful testimony. I so value knowing this!
My best to you.
Janet Barcus
Sorry to hear about him passing. He will be miss. You and Your family will be in my prayers.
Patti Foy
I’m so sorry, Trish, for your very deep loss, and I’ll always be grateful for the love and dedication you’ve consistently shown toward Tom. I wish you all the best as you move forward.
Condolences, too, to the rest of his direct family, extended family, and friends, of whom there were many. Tom was a people-person with a beautiful heart (and a lively dose of mischief, for sure!), and throughout his life he touched many and enhanced our lives in ways that only he could.
He will be dearly missed … may he rest in peace.
Dana Foy
I had the opportunity to spend time with Tom on a few occasions, but knew him mostly through Patti (my wife) and the stories she would tell about him. She has always loved Tom, and admired his heart and artistry. My thoughts are with his family and friends. I am sorry for your loss.
Dana
Mary Powers
Trish,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
Tom was one of the kindest, most caring person that I knew, he had a very special heart.
I think after the death of Pug, it was extremely hard on him. They were very close buddies, even though they had the distance of miles between them, they always had that special brother bond.
At least now, they are reunited again.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Powers
Jimmy Kale/Squirel
I would like to express my condolences to the family of Thomas. He was a good man and friend. Will be missed greately.
Lesa M Wright
My deepest sympathy.
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In your time of sorrow
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Jill Linder
Sue, Patti, Danny, Jimmy, Mary, I’m so sorry about your loss. Forty two years our friendship remained. He was one hell of a man, a force of nature with an eternally good soul and rebel/cowboy to the end, of this I remain sure and confident.