HARDWICK — Zachary Richard Powers, 25, of Hardwick died unexpectedly in Danville Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born April 28, 1987 in Morrisville, the son of Walter Richard Powers and Pauline J. (Kennedy) Powers. He attended Hardwick public schools.

He was employed at Claude Fontaine Tree Farm in Stannard, and Gravel Construction and P & R Lumber, both in Wolcott.

He enjoyed working on cars, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include: his mother, Pauline Powers of Hardwick; a daughter, Rebecca Powers of Albany; his paternal grandmother, Peggy Powers; his companion, Penny Benson, and her six children, all of Hardwick; maternal grandparents: Carol Mason of Albany, and Wayne Burke of Barre, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Walter Powers and his paternal grandfather, Walter A. Powers.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at 4 p.m. at the United Church of Hardwick with the Rev. Deborah Allen officiating.

Please consider memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to his family, c/o Pauline J. Powers, P.O. Box 1104, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

Northern Vermont Funeral Service, Hardwick, is in charge of arrangements.