MACEDON: Wayne C. (Sonny) Power, 90, passed away peacefully of cancer on Friday, March 26, 2021, at his home. Sonny was born on October 1, 1930 to R. Wayne and Dorothea (Ovenshire) Power in Farmington, NY. He was married to Ruth Wilcox on April 23, 1949 at the Power Homestead on Route 96 in Farmington, NY. He started working as an auto mechanic at Church Motors in Fairport, then on to Don Malcom Oldsmobile, and he retired from Bob Hastings Oldsmobile in Penfield, as a transmission mechanic. After retiring, he mowed the fairways and greens for Marvin’s Country Club. As of last summer, he still took care of his own lawn and enjoyed feeding the birds. In his earlier years, he was a volunteer fireman for the Macedon Fire Department. Sonny was predeceased by his son, David W. Power, his grandson, Philip Power, his sisters Elsie Hickey and Roberta Reubens, and his brother Vernon Power (earlier this month). Sonny is survived by his wife, Ruth (Wilcox) of 71 years, his children, Cheryl (Gary) Robbins, Sandy (Scott) Ruthven, Gary (Robyn) Power, Lisa (Carl) Norsen, Mark (Beth) Power, Scott (Lisa) Power, Robin Power, 20 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Hendricks, and brother, Roger Power.
The family will greet friends at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 3-6 pm. A private graveside service will be held for family members on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Please consider donations to American Cancer Society or the South Macedon Fire Department in Wayne’s memory.
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24 responses to “Power, Wayne C.”
So very sorry for your loss … Love never dies. He will be tucked away in our hearts forevermore. Farewell my friend, ’til we meet again. ❤?❤
Thank you Laurie. We appreciate your kind words.
Sending condolences to the Power family from the Baker siblings including Jean from Paris. We have fond memories of your family as we grew up. Sonny has left a wonderful legacy in all of his kids, grandkids and great grands. I know it will be hard for Ruth to be alone but all of her family will surround her and care for her.
Thank you Anne! We appreciate that you remember him with such kind words and memories. Family will certainly be there for Mom.
So sorry Scott and Lisa for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you.
Thank you so much. We all appreciate your offer.
God has added yet another flower to His garden…RIP Pa……till we meet again….
Thanks Laurie. We know how much a part of the family you will always be. We shall all meet again one day.
I sincerely hope Lisa, Carl, and family soon find peace and tranquility in this difficult time of a loved ones departure from life.
Thank you Glenn. You have been very helpful and made our “goodbye time” a bit easier.
Pa Power was like a second father to me? he will be dearly missed my thoughts, prayers, and love to all of you! RIP Pa Power ?
Thank you Vickey. Dad gave a lot of love to so many people. Thank you for thinking of us all as we are making our way through life without him.
Tomorrow will be a hard day saying good by Sonny.
Thank you Gary. It was very hard for many of us and was so comforting to see and hear from so many that cared. Thanks for being one of them.
My deepest condolences on the loss of Pa Powers.
Wishing his family to find some peace and comfort in their memories of the life he lived.
Thank you for the kind, thoughtful message. We really appreciate it.
Pa Powers you will greatly be missed. You were the best soul to all of us that hung out at your house. Dan and I always talked about your love for your family n friends . Have a safe flight home and you will have a lot waiting for you at the gate. Will always love n miss you. Sending hugs and prayers to( Ruth ) Ma Powers and the whole family.
Thank you Sharon. We all appreciate the memory and your thinking of him as he climbs those stairs to be greeted by those that left before him. What a group that must be! Prayers are always helpful.
I new Sonny when he work at church motors and Don Malcom Oldsmobile he was a good man sorry for your loss
Thank you Mike for remembering Dad from so long ago. He always enjoyed his co-workers from his mechanic days. We appreciate your message.
So sorry the family for the loss of your beloved patriarch. Prayers to all.
Thank you Deb for your message. We really appreciate you taking the time to send it to us.
Scott & Lisa – Our sincerest sympathies in the loss of Scott’s dad. May he rest in peace.
Thank you for your kind thoughts. We all appreciate the message.