John “Jack” F. Powers, Jr., 76

LAWRENCE – John “Jack” F. Powers, Jr., 76, of Lawrence passed away on June 17 at Lawrence General Hospital.

Born in Haverhill on January 14, 1949, Jack was the son of John and Margaret (Hughes) Powers. He was a graduate of St. James Central High School, Class of 1967, after which he served in the United States Navy. He then earned an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement from Northern Essex Community College. Jack worked as a Welfare Fraud Investigator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over 20 years until his retirement; and he most recently worked as a van driver for American Training.

Jack is survived by his sons Derek H. Powers and partner Lisa Hubley of Haverhill, Michael P. Powers and wife Heather of Haverhill, and Sean P. Powers of Danvers. He also leaves behind his brother Frank Powers of Woburn, his sister Catherine Humphries of Peabody, and granddaughter Kenzie Powers. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine (Rodgers) Powers, his son Ryan J. Powers, and his sister Patricia Powers.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, June 22 from 2PM until 4:30PM, followed by a funeral home chapel service at 4:30PM, at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to Special Olympics, 512 Forest St., Marlborough, MA 01752. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home