Obituary of Loretta Margaret Powers

74, Halifax, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December, 20 2014 in her home.  Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Francis Delaney (Grant). Loretta worked her whole life, retiring in 2000 to spend time with her husband. She loved to watch the blue jay games. Most of all she loved to spend time with all of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will lovingly be remembered by her husband of 54 years, Ivan Powers; daughters, Michelle Powers Brown (Terry) and Rita Moore; son, Gordon Powers; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister, Claudia Collins (Roy); brother, Jack Delaney (Dianne); 1 godson; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Butch Delaney; granddaughter, Danielle Brown; son in-law, Donald Moore; daughter in-law, Allison Powers. Special thanks to the Red Cross for all their help and support. Arrangements are under the care of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, where visitation will be held on Friday, December 26 from 6-8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 27 at 10 AM from the funeral home chapel, with a reception to follow. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery.