Rebecca Jeanette Powell, age 78, passed this life Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. A native of New Haven, CT, she was born August 25, 1943 to the late George and Rebecca (Stallings) Powell.
Rebecca was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State College in New Haven and later achieved her master’s degree in social work from UCONN. She worked for many years in various agencies and institutions as a social worker including DCF, Milford Mental Health, and the Cornel Scott-Hill Health Center. She was a lifelong member of the Church of God and Saints of Christ and served there in many capacities over the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael G. Wade, second husband, Euklyn Rivers, and two sisters, Georgine Duarte and Patricia Brown.
She is survived by two children, Kelly Wade and Michael Wade, sisters Carolyn (Powell) Reyes, Lucy Torres, and Sabuette Dematties, a brother George Dematties, and a host of relatives and friends she held dear.
Final viewing will be held Thursday, April 22, 2021 at New Hope Baptist Church, 109 Butler Street in New Haven, CT from 10:00-11:00 am. Service will begin at 11:00 am.
Social distancing will be in effect; wearing masks is required. There is a sixty-person capacity in the sanctuary.
To PowellFamily: sending my deepest condolences ? prayer on passing of Becky. We had some good times at Southern Conn College traveling ? to my home Nevis,West iIndies and meeting family, friends,I did the trip with her kids,sister,other classmates.we did a lot of traveling every summer,they later we all started working and kept in touch with each other.Becky always had?and if could help you or give advice to resources if needed, now gone home to be with family and friends helping them Upstaires Now SIP Kelly &Micheal remember those good times mom’s &girls we had college days????
My condolences to the Powell family, our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this time of mourning ????????. From the Rivers and Stanley family
Our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of St. Rebecca.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and forever.
Love.
Elders Glenn & Karen Minor
Wishing you sympathy on the passing of your mother. I met your family through Regina, and got to know you all. Becky and I always laughed when we saw each other. I will remember her smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to Kelly and Michael at the passing of your mom, Becky.
You are in my prayers!
St. Claudette Hamilton
Dear Kelly and Michael and Carolyn you have my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother and sister. I met Becky when we were working for DCYS/DCF. We laughed and laughed. We needed that. I know I made it through days with her friendship. Not knowing I had also been to Nevis. A place she loved dearly. Her greatest gift to all who met her was her enlighten spirit. She brought people together. God bless her. God bless us. An enlighten spirit that had to be share to all. Again my deepest sympathy to you and extended family.