Woodsville, NH-  Dale Wayne Powers, 66, of Wilson Avenue, died following a brief illness on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

Dale was born in Haverhill, NH on June 3, 1952, to Frank and Velma (Aldrich) Powers.  He was a graduate of Lisbon High School, Class of 1970.  On March 10, 1973, he married Judith M. Best.  For many years he worked in the maintenance department at Montgomery Wire in Littleton, NH.

Dale was a member of the Ammonoosuc Fish and Game Club. He enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, and shooting, along with spending time with his "buddies."  He was fond of watching old Westerns on TV.  In particular, he loved the time he spent      with his grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Frank and Velma, he was predeceased by a sister, Andrea: a brother, Frank Jr.: and his stepfather, Harvey Mackie.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy Powers of Woodsville; two children, Michael Powers and partner David of New Bedford, MA and Jennifer Mendoza and husband Victor of Woodsville; two grandchildren, Arelis "Chica" Mendoza-Powers and Giovanni Mendoza-Powers; his faithful canine companion, Lulu; three sisters, Pamela York and husband Paco of Colebrook, NH, Sandra Cushing and husband Harry of Ryegate, VT, and Sharon Covey and husband Bert of Bradford, VT; a brother, Gary Powers and wife Brenda of Lebanon, ME; a sister-in-law, Cheryl Chamberlin and husband Edward of Bath, NH; a brother-in-law, Mark Best and wife Brenda of Bradford, VT; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

A celebration of Dale's life will be announced in the coming weeks.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Humane Society, 1589 VT 14, East Montpelier, VT 05651.