John G. Power of Lincoln, MA, formerly of Weekapaug, RI, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 92.

John was predeceased by Pat Power, his loving wife of 59 years, and his youngest son, William. He leaves behind his partner of several years, Fay Boudrot.

John is survived by his son John G. Power, III (Alessandra Araujo); his daughter Janet (Jan) Power (Peter Nobile); his grandchildren Eoin Power (Jelena Dokic), Nike Power, and Duncan Nobile; and his great grandson, Lazar Power. John also leaves behind his sister Mary Power, of Ossipee, NH, his brother Frank, of Marietta, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was born in Medford, MA, and grew up in Winchester, MA, the 4th of 6 children. He was a Korean War army veteran who returned home to marry Patricia Gillis and then attend college at the University of New Hampshire. John was always proud of his UNH affiliation and went on, in 1989, to become a founding board member of the UNH Foundation, which raises funds to support University programs, students, faculty, and facilities. He also contributed his time and skills as a board member of St. Francis Hospital (Hartford, CT) and Shawmut Bank (Boston, MA), and as a trustee of The Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, John spent his career, post-grad school, working for The Hartford Insurance Group in Hartford, CT. While raising his family with Pat in Simsbury, CT, John rose to Senior Vice President of the Investments department at The Hartford.

While John was serious about investing, he had a wry sense of humor, was an enthusiastic storyteller, and will be remembered by many for his readiness with a vintage song snippet. He was naturally curious about people and the world and had a strong belief in the importance of education. His serious and sometimes imposing demeanor belied a warmth that made guests feel welcome in his home, which he and Pat opened to many friends and family. A big sports fan, John would engage family in the annual "Bowl Picks" competition to choose the most winners of the college football 'bowl' games on New Year's Day. Winners received only bragging rights, but John (and Pat) zealously tracked the results and announced the winner each year with a modicum of fanfare.

John was someone who showed up—for his children's and grandchildren's many sports games, plays, or musical performances, and for friends and family who were going through important life passages. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Relatives and friends will gather for a period of visitation on Tuesday, October 21, from 10:00 to 11:30 am at Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord, MA. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 am in the funeral home, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the UNH Foundations ( www.unh.edu/give/ways-give ).

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.