Gertrude A. Powers, 93, of Derry, NH, Passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday June 6, 2015 at Aurora Senior Health in Derry. She was born on January 17, 1922 in Cambridge, MA a daughter of Ralph and Katherine (Sawler) Chapman. She was a resident of Derry, previously living on Cape Cod, in Brewster, MA where she resided for 30 years. Gertrude enjoyed baking, playing the piano, knitting and she also loved working in her garden. The only thing she loved more than her gardening was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years; John J. Powers, two sons; John J. Powers Jr. and his wife Suzanne and Charles T. Powers and his wife Linda, five grandchildren; Jessica, Zachary, Sean, Christine and Derek, five great-grandchildren; Aidan, McKenna, DJ, Gary and Jayden, two sisters; Lillian Fader and Lorraine Donnell, one brother; Ralph Chapman Jr. as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son; Richard A. Powers and two grandchildren; Sean and Kyle Powers.
A calling hour was held on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 11 am to 12 pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd. Londonderry, NH 03053. Memorial Services followed at 12 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 313 Washington St #310, Newton, MA 02458.