CORNWALL — Katherine Marion Powers, age 99, passed peacefully, in her sleep, Nov. 5, 2026, at her home in Cornwall.
Katherine was born in Bridgewater Sept. 27, 1927. She was the daughter of John and Lillian (Butler) Longaway. She grew up in Addison and Cornwall. She worked at the Middlebury Inn for many years until her retirement.
She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Sullivan and her husband Lawrence of Vergennes, Romona Powers of Cornwall and Cathy Jerome and her husband Luke of Cornwall; two sons, Keith Powers and his wife Peg of Cornwall, and Kevin Powers and his wife Carla of Middlebury; sister-in-law Rachel Longaway of Brandon; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Kenneth Powers, June 30, 1986. She was also predeceased by four sisters, Evelyn, Rachel, Margaret and Shirley; two brothers ,John and Donald; and one grandson.
After retirement Katherine enjoyed going on trips with her sisters and time with her family. She loved being outside working in her beautiful flower gardens and going for walks. She was an avid reader and bird lover.
A private service will take place, at a later date.
A gathering in celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 1-3 p.m., at Sanderson Funeral Home, 117 South Main Street in Middlebury. All are welcomed.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753, Middlebury Regional EMS, 55 Collins Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753, or a charity of your choice. ◊
