Paul W. Gowen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Paul W. Gowen of Rochester, New Hampshire, who passed away at the age of 87, on April 9, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul W. Gowen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Gowen and Rachel Gowen (Houle); his wife Sara Gowen (Record); his daughter Catherine Guilmette; and his siblings, Jean, Joyce and Gerald.
He is survived by: his children, Thomas Gowen (Sheila) of Marathon, FL, Cynthia Laplume (Dana) of Rochester, NH and Christine Wilkins (Dennis) of Rochester, NH; his son-in-law William Guilmette of Somersworth, NH; his siblings, Betty Wood of Rochester, NH and James Gowen of Dover, NH.; his grandchildren, Matt, Andrea, Crystal, Josh, Doug, Justin, Jake, Whitley, Shayla and Corey; his great grandchildren, Maddyn, Madilyn, Beckett, Maxton, Mason, Daniel, Maddox, Beau, Brynnley and Macie; and his close friend Jeannine Ruel of Gonic, NH.. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Edgerly and Son Funeral Home (86 S Main St, Rochester, NH 03867). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Elks Lodge 1393 (295 Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH 03867).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.