BOMOSEEN, Vt. – John G. Povey 23, died unexpectedly at his residence Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. He was born June 17, 1990, in Nashua, NH, the son of Gregory Povey and Martha Crozier-Povey. He was a graduate of Fair Haven Union High School Class of 2008.

John owned and operated Povey Painting in Castleton. He enjoyed snowboarding and skiing and being a musician. He was much loved by his family.

He is survived by his father, Gregory Povey of Bomoseen; his mother, Martha Crozier-Povey of Castleton; his sisters, Maya L. Povey of Castleton and Kaitlyn Povey and her son Jah-Dai Povey of Wolcott, VT; his maternal grandmother, Mary-Lou Crozier, of Lyndeborough, NH; his godmother, Donna St. Germain also of Lyndeborough; his uncle, Jay Povey and his wife Patricia, of Hampstead, NH; his aunt, Ginnie Plourde and her husband Jim, of Greenfield, NH; and numerous cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, David and Nancy Walsh, and a uncle, Scott Crozier.

A memorial service was held Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at 5 p.m. at the Ducharme Funeral Home, 1939 Main St., Castleton. The Rev. Elsworth Comins officiated. Visiting hours for family and friends were held from 3-5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral Home. www.ducharmefuneralhome.com.