Derby, Vt, Indiana
Mar 28, 1958 – May 6, 2017 (Age 59)
Gary W. Powers
Gary W. Powers, 59, of Derby, VT passed away on May 6, 2017 in Lebanon, NH. He was born on March 28, 1958 in Newport to Ray and Vida (Doncaster) Powers. On August 10, 1989 he married the former Jennifer Troupe who survives him.
He was an engineer and worked for Caterpillar manufacturing in Indiana where he retired in October 2015. Gary was a gentleman farmer, loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking and loved to listen to live music.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Powers of Derby, VT, by his children: Megan Timmons and her husband Brian of Lafayette, Indiana, Casey Powers of Pasadena, CA, Marshall Powers of West Lafayette, Indiana and Annie Powers of Bloomington, Indiana. He is also survived by two sisters: Beth Crowe and her husband Clifford of West Charleston, VT, and Marsha Brunelle and her husband Victor of West Charleston, VT, his nephews Jeff and Gabe, his niece Summer and great niece Kylie.
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Friday May 12, 2017 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 13, 2017. Interment will follow in West Charleston Cemetery.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
I was so saddened of Gary's passing. I had the privilege to work with Gary in Mossville and Lafayette and I don't remember meeting another human being with such a positive attitude, always taking the time to talk/chat when you'd meet him even though he had more important things to do. You could easily write a book with his fishing or travel stories. He will be missed but not forgotten. God bless you.
Claudiu Vasilache
May 22, 2017 | Bucharest
We are so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. We just learned of this because we were away. We send our heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and your family. God bless you.
Mo & Joe Profera
May 21, 2017 | Derby, VT
Gary was a long time friend and he will be missed by all that knew him. Whenever we parted, I believe we each smiled a little bit more.
Glen Nawrocki
May 16, 2017 | Scottsdale, AZ
Gary was one of my best friends, I will never forget jumping off the bridge up in Vermont on my first trip up
Victor Sirotek
May 16, 2017 | Portage, MI
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Victor Sirotek
May 16, 2017 | Portage, MI
I am truly sad to hear Gary's passing. Gary was inspiration to many people around him. Gary was genuine, lifelong student of his profession and always had cheerful outlook towards life and it was very infectious! The world needs more people like Gary.
Mehul Sonigra
May 15, 2017 | Asheville, NC
Very sorry to learn of Gary's untimely passing. Despite having the inquisitive nature and reasoning of a great engineer, he was always -- always -- positive and considerate of the people he encountered. Always admired and appreciated that in him. Prayers for Gary's family and friends in adjusting to this loss and in carrying forward his uplifting example. Gary made the world a better place.
Tom Puterbaugh
May 15, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I met him while I worked for TABS Technologies in Lebanon, IN when we did a lot of work for Caterpillar. He was a very nice man that was always quick to laugh, and always had a fishing story. I pray that our Lord will comfort your family during this time. My sympathies.
Heather Deaton
May 15, 2017 | Zionsville, IN
We are so sorry to hear to hear of Gary's passing. You guys were such great neighbors, but I'm glad Gary had some time in his beloved Vermont before he died.
Our heart felt condolence to you, Jennifer, and to all your kids and family.
Love,
Dave and Rebecca
Dave and Rebecca Kiser/Sullivan
May 13, 2017 | Lafayette, IN
