Joyce Blanche Powell (Babstock) passed away peacefully July 4, 2021, at the age of 92 at James Paton Memorial Hospital. Born in Eastport October 28, 1928 to Randell and Clara Babstock, she was one of three children, brother Dawson, and sister Olive. She grew up in Eastport where she met and married the love of her life Scott Powell and then moved to Happy Adventure where they had two beautiful children of their own, Randell and Sheila.
She played an amazing role in the lives of so many and was a pillar in the church community. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her grandchildren and embraced every moment with them, and she especially loved her role as Mema to her great-grandchildren. She cherished her family and friends and filled her life with so many hobbies and activities; knitting, quilting, fishing, playing cards and scrabble, acting, writing poems, gardening and so much more.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Powell; brother, Dawson; sister, Olive; niece, Cindy Joyce Babstock. Leaving to mourn son, Randell Powell (Yvonne); daughter, Sheila Goodyear (Ross); grandchildren, Michael Powell (Shawnda); Wendi Powell; David Goodyear (Carla); Jennifer Breen (Craig); seven great-grandchildren, Chloe, Caelyn, Emma, Callie, Brooke, Vincent, Blake; as well as a wide circle of family and friends.
Due to COVID restrictions a service will be scheduled for 2:00pm on July 8 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Happy Adventure by invitation. Reverend Paul Vardy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross/Good Shepherd Cemetery or Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Sunday July 4th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joyce Blanche Powell Babstock..
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