Janet L. Powell

December 27, 1933 - January 24, 2019

Townsend: Janet L. “Jeannette” (Pouliot) Powell, 85, of Townsend, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her home. Her husband, Rodney S. Powell, died in August 2002. Mrs. Powell was born in Fitchburg, December 27, 1933 one of eight children born to Arthur and Valeda (Salvas) Pouliot and has resided in Townsend for nearly sixty years. For over twenty years Mrs. Powell worked in the cafeteria at North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend. Following her retirement, Mrs. Powell volunteered at the American Red Cross and also in the kitchen at Our Father’s House in Fitchburg. She was affectionately known as the “neighborhood grandmother”. She leaves her daughter, Karen M. Powell of Cohasset; two brothers, Marcel Pouliot of Fitchburg, Andrew Pouliot of NY; three sisters, Lucille Peters and Theresa Kramer both of Florida and Pauline Plamann of Texas. In 1974 she was predeceased by her son, Donald A. Powell. She was the sister of the late Gillis Pouliot of NH and Constance Peck of CT. Services will be held privately. There are no calling hours. The Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend is assisting the family with arrangements.