Henry “Skip” R. Powers Jr., 90, formerly of Depot Street, died peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen. He was born in Andover on June 14, 1931, the son of Henry R. and Bernice I. (Huntoon) Powers Sr.

After graduating from Andover High School in 1949, he and two good friends, Walt Walker and Harold Crane, drove across the United States, going through nearly all of the Lower 48 states. On returning from their adventure he joined the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, he returned to work for CB Granger Company in New London as a carpenter under the GI Bill for 10 years. He then spent 31 years as the devoted Caretaker for Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club. Upon retiring in 1996 he continued to do various carpentry jobs and later worked with his wife Edie as United States Postal Contract Delivery Carriers.

Skip was active in the Andover Lions Club, American Legion Post 101, and the New Hampshire Freemasons. He was a Past Worshipful Master of Kearsarge Lodge #81, Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer, and Past Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master for District 7, along with being the Grand Sword Bearer under close friend and Past Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of New Hampshire, Mayland “Dutch” Morse. Their travels around the state, country, and Canada gave rise to many great stories, memories, and friendships.

Skip enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and watching his grandchildren participate in all of their school events and sports activities. He was an “outdoorsman” and could often be found exploring Ragged Mountain and photographing its wildlife.

He is predeceased by his half brother, Richard Powers Sr., and his half sister, Irene Rivers, and a daughter-in-law, Martha Ann (Regan) Powers.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Edith “Edie” (Bailey) Powers; three children: James (Regina) Powers of Huntsville, Alabama, David (Laura) Powers of Andover, and Christine (Bruce) Homa of Tampa, Florida; six grandchildren: Jeffery, Matthew, Brian, Madison, Bailey, and Myles; three step-grandchildren: Deanne, Tiffany, and Kimberly; two great-grandchildren: Wilkes and Jude; three step-great-grandchildren, Etta May, Daniel and Alice; along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Honoring his wishes, there will be no service.

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