Joan M. (Kazorek) Powers of South Boston passed away on March 11, 2025. Beloved wife of James R. Powers. Devoted mother of James Powers, Jr and his wife Julie of South Boston. Loving grandmother of Saoirse Powers and many dogs and cats. Cherished sister of Carole Ferrara of Florida and the late Steven and Allen Kazorek. Aunt of Christine Ferrara of Florida, Fred Ferrara of North Reading, Doug Kazorek of Hanson, Russ Kazorek of Norfolk, Steven Kazorek of Plymouth. Great aunt of Anthony and Michaela Oliveria, Sawyer and Samantha Kazorek. Visitation in the O’Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., South Boston on Thursday, March 20th from 4-6pm. Funeral Mass in St. Monica Church, 331 Old Colony Ave, South Boston on Friday, March 21st at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Inlieu of flowers donations in memory of Joan may be made to Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 South Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For directions and guest book please visit www. obrienfunerals.com