William Patrick Powell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Patrick Powell of Ridgefield, Connecticut, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 21, 2024 at the age of 68. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents-in-law, Claude Shreve Burton Jr. and Carma Lindsay Burton; and his parents, John Powell and Patricia Powell. He is survived by : his wife Linda Rand Burton Powell; his children, William "Skip" Burton Powell (Lauren), Claudia Lindsay Powell Wray (Trip), Henry Harrison Powell and John "Jack" Kenan Powell (Ellie); his granddaughters, June Donnelly Powell, Nora Charlotte Powell and Willa Powell Wray; his siblings, John Powell (Mary Hills), Claudia Vieth (Charlie) and Eileen Smith (Tad); and his siblings-in-law, Lindsay Leckie, Claude "Skip" Burton III (Marjorie), Robbie Horn (Gerry) and Melanie "Dolly" Savery (Trip). He is also survived by 17 nieces and nephews whose partners and children.
Bill loved nothing more than the everyday opportunities to spend one-on-one time with his wife; whether dining at one of the restaurants where they were regulars; taking their daily beach walks; or during and post-COVID, renting out two rows at the movie theater every week so they could sit alone, together.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Yale School of Medicine, specify "Neurovascular Surgery Program," PO Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.
