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Charles Kindberg Cowan

Charles Cowan Obituary

PLYMOUTH Charles Kindberg Cowan, 75, of Plymouth died suddenly in Weymouth November 20. A distributor for cleaning equipment and supplies. He leaves his beloved wife Michael (Welliver) Cowan of Plymouth, 2 daughters Susan Lanich of Lexington, and Nancy Ruggiero of Hudson, NH, 2 stepsons Matthew and his wife Shanon Cobb of Plymouth, Jason Cobb of Weymouth, and a brother John B. Cowan of Port St. Lucie. He also leaves 8 grandchildren. Mr Cowan was born in Neptune, NJ. He graduated from Stony Brook School on Long Island, NY and attended University of New Hampshire; he was active in the Masonic Lodge in RI. He loved aviation and was an instrument rated pilot, he enjoyed fishing, and renovating his home and the homes of his family. Charlie was very active in his church and served in the offices of Deacon and Trustee. He and wife Michael also operated Foxglove Cottage Bed and Breakfast for 14 years and he served as President of the tourist organization Destination Plymouth. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St., (Rte 3A) N. Plymouth, Tuesday, November 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A memorial funeral service will be held at the Chiltonville Congregational Church, River St., Plymouth, on Saturday November 29, at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Chiltonville Congregational Church Sunday School, 6 River St. Plymouth, MA 02360 or the Salvation Army, 8 Carver St., Plymouth, MA. For on-line condolences visit richarddavisfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 24, 2008.

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November 25, 2008

Michael,

We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Dr. John C. Kimble and Staff

Ronna Davis

November 25, 2008

Mike,

We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was so full of life and energy. He will be missed.

Ronna and Doug

lenny cipullo

November 24, 2008

Michael, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Charlie was a dear friend for many years. Our prayers are with you and the family. Love Lenny & Irene Cipullo

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