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Neil GOWANS Obituary

GOWANS - Neil A. "Skin" January 14, 2014, beloved husband of 63 years to the late Dorothea (nee Gilmour) Gowans; loving father of Susan (Charles) Marczak, Gail (Fred) Schragel, Jackie (Michael) Root, Scot (Kathy) Gowans; cherished grandfather of Kelli Giammichele, Kari (Paul) Bonaro, Jim (Taylor Holowka) Schragel, Mike (Karen) Root, Megan (Paul DeSantis) Schragel; devoted great-grandfather of Bryan, Marley, MG, Presley, Thomas, Conrad and Rosie. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Neil was a member of the George F. Lamm American Legion Post No. 622 and World War II veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2014.

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Donna Scheelar-Barnes

January 19, 2014

Jackie, my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Darci Menard

January 17, 2014

Sue, Gail, Jackie, Scott and the entire Gowans clan - I am deeply and sincerly sorry for the loss of your father. Uncle Skinny will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered. My thoughts prayers and heart are with you all during this difficult time.
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."-Unknown
Much love to you all at this time and always.

Kristina & Jeff Pinkowski

January 17, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers.

January 17, 2014

To all the family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Our lives were enriched by knowing Skin - your lives shaped by being his family.

Jean and Wayne Vernon

Taylor Holowka

January 17, 2014

I am deeply sorry for this sudden loss. I send love to the whole family. Little Papa will be greatly missed.

Sherry & Nick Giammichele

January 16, 2014

Gail and family, we are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you

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