Benjamin Powell

Benjamin Gabriel Powell, age 95, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away in the early morning hours of November 26th, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in December of 1927 in Chester, PA, moved to Delaware in 1960 where he lived until his death.

After graduating high school he joined the Navy at 16 years old. As a machinist mate, he cruised the South Pacific for 5 years.

Ben worked at the BP oil refinery in Trainer, PA retiring at age 55 as a rotating equipment specialist. He stayed on as a contractor organizing the rotating equipment parts for seven more years.

Ben was a proud member of Delaware Veterans Post #1, and was the president of R.O.W. Club. He is predeceased by his loving wife Marilyn and daughter Donna Lee. He is survived by his son Brian Powell (Tina), daughter Cathleen Ramsey (Jerry), four grandchildren, Sean, Linde, Matthew, and Meghan and four great grandchildren.

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Funeral Services

A brief Committal Service will take place on Friday December 22, 2023, at 1:00PM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE 19701.

Condolences

Brendan Mitchell writes,

My family and I are so sorry for your loss our condolences thoughts and prayers to Cathy and the whole family, We moved across the street from Ben and Marilyn 23 years ago we have very fond memories of them both always getting dressed up for Halloween to give out candy to the kids in our neighborhood and always decorating for Christmas, they were wonderful people and friends and neighbors I remember one time in the winter Ben had just bought his snow thrower and I was out shoveling my driveway sidewalk and the street for parking when people came over Ben had just finished his house with the snow and came across the street and asked what are you doing and I said shoveling and he said watch out I will finish for you and we were so grateful for what he had done I just wanted to send our condolences and thoughts and prayers to the family, they were one of a kind and awesome neighbors and people🙏🙏🙏

11/30/2023 10:51 pm

Brendan Mitchell writes,

My family and I are so sorry for your loss our condolences thoughts and prayers to Cathy and the whole family, We moved across the street from Ben and Marilyn 23 years ago we have very fond memories of them both always getting dressed up for Halloween to give out candy to the kids in our neighborhood and always decorating for Christmas, they were wonderful people and friends and neighbors I remember one time in the winter Ben had just bought his snow thrower and I was out shoveling my driveway sidewalk and the street for parking when people came over Ben had just finished his house with the snow and came across the street and asked what are you doing and I said shoveling and he said watch out I will finish for you and we were so grateful for what he had done, they were one of a kind and awesome neighbors and people🙏🙏🙏🙏

11/30/2023 10:52 pm

Claude Mirarchi writes,

Brian, Tina and family...so sorry for your loss.

12/03/2023 09:36 am

Ed Doyle writes,

Brian: Sory to hear about your Dad - he was a tremendous person - my conversations with him in the refinery were always a learning experience. RIP Ben

12/03/2023 10:37 am

Daniel D Kennedy writes,

So sorry to hear about Ben. He will always be remembered as "one of the truly great guys" at the refinery. When I trained as a Boilermaker, he was our main instructor. I couldn't believe the amount of knowledge he possessed and passed on to the rest of us. His patience was remarkable, as some of us were not always easy to deal with. I can picture him as a kind soul, teaching mechanics in Heaven. We are all better for having him in our lives. Rest in peace, Ben.

12/03/2023 11:59 am

John Lamplugh writes,

Sorry to hear about the lost of a great and respected man that I looked forward to hearing from every morning during his equipment inspections. RIP Benny! Brian, Tina and family, prayers your way.

12/03/2023 01:37 pm

Joseph Pellegrino writes,

So sorry for your loss. Brian,Tina,Kathleen and Jerry. Your father was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him.❤️🙏

12/03/2023 03:33 pm

Allen Groover writes,

Brian, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your entire family , may you look back on the precious memories and find piece in knowing that your father raised an amazing person. I’am a firm believer that when you lose someone close to us like a father, they continue to live on through us. It was such a privilege and honor to have had the opportunity to work with your father, may his memory live on forever.

12/03/2023 04:48 pm

Earl Groover Jr. writes,

Brian, our thoughts are with you and Tina during this difficult time. Your Dad was an extremely knowledgeable equipment specialist. I can’t remember a time that I did not learn something new from Benny during my early years in the refinery. Your Father was a good man that would freely share his knowledge with anyone. In your memories may you find comfort in your friends and family. And in your heart may you find strength to help you through this difficult time. Your Dad has left his human body but your souls will never part. With Our Deepest Sympathy. Earl & Rose Groover

12/03/2023 10:57 pm

Gary Malaney writes,

Brian, Tina, Cathy and Jerry. We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that knowing your Mother and Father are together once again will make it a little bit easier for you. Take care.

12/04/2023 06:56 am

Michael Sgro writes,

Ben was one of the finest individuals I ever had the privilege to know and work with. After he retired I missed our daily early morning talks about family, work and the state of the world. Family was always first with him. He will be missed.

12/04/2023 08:09 am

Earl Groover Jr. writes,

Brian, Tina and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad made a difference in so many lives, and I’m grateful to have been a part of his remarkable life. He was knowledgeable, generous, and always there to answer questions. May the special memories you have help you through this difficult time. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Earl & Rose Groover

12/04/2023 09:43 am

Bob Foster writes,

Brian and family. So sorry to lose such a wonderful person. Benny was my mentor when i started in the machine dept at BP Oil in the 70s.Benny was man that not only supervised repairs on rotating equipment , but taught many to understand safety in the refinery. Many said, he was a man the knew everything. Benny was greatly missed when he retired and now will be missed forever. RIP. May his family find peace though this sad time.

12/04/2023 06:35 pm

Bill Kertis writes,

Deeply sorry for your loss. Ben was a very talented man that helped me become a good machinist. I have always appreciated what he did to help advance my career at the refinery. Ben will be missed by many.

12/04/2023 07:53 pm

Rose & Joe Kozak lit a candle and writes,

So sorry for your loss.... Sincerely, Rose & Joe Kozak

12/04/2023 08:44 pm

Bob Siley writes,

So sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of meeting your Dad at Clayton Park golf course to play nine holes before going into work. Believe it or not we still reported in early. He was a wonderful friend.

12/05/2023 11:16 am

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