BRANFORD, Conn. – Virginia “Ginny” Louise Powelson passed away Dec. 16, 2011, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 19, 1953, in Portsmouth, Va., daughter of the late Alta (Hagar) and Richard Powelson.
Ginny lived much of her life in Branford, Conn., and was a longtime member of First Congregational Church. As a girl, she was active in Girl Scouts and had many wonderful adventures camping. Ginny completed schooling with the Branford Education System in 1974. Ginny worked at a variety of jobs in her life, but is best remembered for her years at the Stop & Shop, where she worked as a bagger. Ginny participated for many years in Special Olympics; her favorite sport was bowling. She also enjoyed swimming, knitting, traveling and visiting with relatives. She was proud of the many years she was able to live independently. Her boundless positive energy will be missed by all who had contact with her.
Ginny is survived by three siblings: a brother, David Powelson and his wife, Mary Jo, of Loudon, N.H.; a sister, Anne Powelson and her husband, Mark Goff, of Hampden; and a brother, Raymond Powelson his wife, Kirsten, of Penacook, N.H.; seven favorite nieces and nephews, Nate Powelson of Honolulu, Tabor Powelson of Hyde Park, N.Y., Colby Powelson of Loudon, N.H., Benjamin and Samuel Goff of Hampden and Amos and Miriam Powelson of Penacook, N.H. She also leaves behind several friends, housemates and staff members with Gladeview Health Care, United Cerebral Palsy, and especially Sarah.
A springtime memorial service is planned. Funeral arrangements are made with Curtis Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven, Conn.