Cheryl Lynn Powell

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Cheryl Lynn Powell, 50, of Oxford, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at the North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash, after a brief battle with cancer.  Born in Wawa, ON, Cheryl was a daughter of the late Weldon and Leona Rushton.

Cheryl was an avid music lover and devoted fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.  She was a very good leather crafter, travelling with her husband to different shows to display and sell their crafts.  

She will be sadly missed by her husband of fifteen years, John Powell, of Oxford; one son, Corey, Moncton; three sisters, Wendy (Gordon) Moore, Westchester, Jocelyn (Ivan) Webb, Westchester, and Joann (Wayne) Parris, Oxford; one brother, Barry (Marsha) Rushton, Westchester; two grandchildren, Rachel and Riley, both of Moncton; several nieces and nephews.

Cheryl is predeceased by her parents.

Cheryl's arrangements are under the care and supervision of W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford (902-447-2167), from where visitation will be held from 7-9 on Friday, September 14, 2012.  A funeral service for Cheryl will take place at 2 pm from the Westchester United Baptist Church on Saturday, September 15.  Following the service, Cheryl will be laid to rest with her parents in the Eagle Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Eagle Hill Cemetery.