EX-24.1 5 dex241.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned directors and officers of Lydall, Inc. (the "Corporation"), does hereby constitute and appoint Christopher R. Skomorowski and Walter A. Ruschmeyer, and each of them singly, as his agent and attorney-in-fact to do any and all things and acts in his name and in the capacities indicated below and to execute any and all instruments for him and in his name in the capacities indicated below which said Christopher R. Skomorowski and Walter A. Ruschmeyer, or either of them, may deem necessary or advisable to enable the Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in connection with the preparation and filing of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") respecting the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 including specifically, but not limited to, power and authority to sign for him in his name in the capacities indicated below the Annual Report and any and all amendments thereto, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm all that said Christopher R. Skomorowski and Walter A. Ruschmeyer, or either of them, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated opposite his or her name. /s/ Roger M. Widmann Chairman of the Board February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- and Director Roger M. Widmann /s/ Christopher R. Skomorowski President, Chief February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Executive Officer Christopher R. Skomorowski and Director /s/ Lee A. Asseo Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Lee A. Asseo /s/ Samuel P. Cooley Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Samuel P. Cooley /s/ W. Leslie Duffy Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- W. Leslie Duffy /s/ David Freeman Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- David Freeman /s/ Suzanne Hammett Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Suzanne Hammett /s/ Robert E. McGill, III Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Robert E. McGill, III /s/ Elliott F. Whitely Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Elliott F. Whitely /s/ Albert E. Wolf Director February 25, 2002 -------------------------------- Albert E. Wolf