James Arthur Powers

Obituary of James Powers We are profoundly saddened by the passing of James "Doc" Powers, 80, of Lady Lake, FL., Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at his home after a brief, but devastating illness. Born in his beloved "Gloucester by the sea" Massachusetts in 1935, where the future athlete would run to and from school. His work ethic developed early, as a young boy, working on a horse drawn fruit wagon summers in Gloucester. As a star athlete at Gloucestor High School in track and field, captain of the basketball team, Colonel of R.O.T.C., and he also excelled as a young golfer at Bass Rocks CC. He Continued golf, track & field and president of his fraternity, Jim graduated Tufts University, Boston with a double major. Enlisting in the Navy he went to officers' training in Newport and spent his tour in Washington, DC as an intelligence officer to the Pentagon while earning a Master's in Science Teaching from American University. Of course continuing golf and running. Returning to Tufts, he put himself through Dental School, then re-enlisted in Navy during Vietnam serving at Atsugi, Japan Naval Air Station as Lt. Commander dental officer and Managed to golf and played and coached the championship Base basketball team. Returning to Gloucester and private practice, he continued to golf, run: including 4 Boston Marathons, and contributed to his community by service on the Gloucester School Committee. In 1984 Jim and his wife Mason carved out a dental practice in the woods of Maine. These years where the "most professionally rewarding" being able to truly help patients without profit motives...bartering for firewood was common. And continuing golf and run. Maine winters became too much. In 1993 the Lady Lake area was perfect to sharpen his single digit golf handicap, getting thirteen holes in one,sports and singing karaoke, while enjoying his dear friends in The Villages, Harbor Hills and Stonecrest. The strong-willed, feisty Irishman is truly loved and will be so missed. Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mason. Two sons: Andrew (Elizabeth) Powers and Jeffery (Michelle) Powers. Three daughters: Janet (Danial) Lee, Robyn (Kenneth) Mills and Zoe, and eight grandchildren: Kyle & Jack, Danielle & Eric, Scarlet & Calvin, Ruby & Sophie, sister, Marjorie Burns and Brother Dr. Walter (Marie) Powers and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Lady Lake, FL. Inurnment will be at a later date at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Bratpack Rescue, Inc., PO Box 807, Mt. Dora, FL 32756. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL