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Notes for Jay C. POWNALL
Charlton, MA - Jay Pownall, 100, died peacefully with family by his side, at the Overlook Masonic Home, Charlton, MA on Mar. 2nd, 2018. Surviving are his daughter, Phyllis Pownall of Cambridge, MA; son, Ron Pownall and daughter-in-law Darlene DeVita of Chelsea, MA; grandsons Ben Pownall and Amos Pownall of Denver, CO. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 71 years, Claudia Pownall.
He grew up on the family dairy farm near Lancaster PA; graduated from Penn State; and, served in the Navy during WW2. After the war, he & Claudia started a wholesale garden supply business in Wilmington DE; they retired to FL in 1982 and "re-retired" to Charlton MA in 2006 to be near their children and grandchildren; they summered near Ossipee, NH.
Jay, born and raised a Quaker, was a lifelong member of the Religious Society of Friends. He was superintendent of the Wilmington Monthly Meeting of Friends and a trustee of Wilmington Friends School.
Jay was active in many charities and organizations, including: the Wilmington Parking Authority; Lions Club; Boy Scouts; Free Masonry; Meals on Wheels; Habitat for Humanity; and, Overlook General Store manager (until age 97). He was an avid gardener, golfer and Red Sox fan.
He will be remembered for his Life Motto: Volunteer; Help Others; Stay Busy…and, have one CC Highball every evening!
A celebration will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11AM at Eastland Friends Meeting, Nottingham, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Wilmington DE Friends Meeting http://www.wilmingtondefriendsmeeting.org/support.htm
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