1938
2018
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Sara L. Gowen, 80, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2018 after a brief illness.
Born May 30, 1938 in Newmarket N.H. she is the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Hartshorn) Record.
Sara has lived in Rochester since 1963. She was a homemaker who loved and was very proud of her family and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing golf having been a past member of the Nippo Lake Golf Club in Barrington, she also enjoyed playing BINGO.
Members of her family include her husband of 61 years, Paul Gowen of Rochester; her son, Thomas Gowen and his wife Sheila of Miramar, Fla.; her daughters, Catherine Guilmette and her husband William, Cynthia Laplume and her husband Dana and Christine Wilkins and her husband Dennis all of Rochester; a sister, Beverly Burrows of Durham; 11 grandchildren, Matt, Andrea, Crystal, Josh, Doug, Justin, Jake, Whitley, Shayla, Corey, Chris; and two great grandchildren, Maddyn and Madilyn; many nieces and nephews and brother and sister in-laws.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Jackie, Ronnie and James Record and a sister, Linda McGowen.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners hospital or to the St Jude's Hospital
SERVICES: Memorial calling hours will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the chapel of the R.M./ Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H. 03867
To view this obituary or to sign an online guest book please visit www.edgerlyfh.com
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Dear Paul and family. We are so sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Richard and Sandy Lesperance
Friend
September 25, 2018
The men and women of the Durham Police Department convey their condolences to Chief Gowen on the passing of his beloved wife.
David Kurz
September 5, 2018
To the Gowen's,
My condolences to your entire family. I will forever cherish the Corson Street memories made with you all as kids growing up. The tree that we use to climb out back by the brook, to the tent sleep overs that your Mom and Dad allowed us to have with the Mcguire's and Coutures. Your Mom was the sweetest neighbor that one could ever have and I will always remember the good times we had raising cane up and down the street and at your parents place. Your Mom will be greatly missed by many. Rest in Peace Mrs. Gowen. ♥
Jimmy Marden
Neighbor
September 3, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Glad she saw Madilyn. Happy memories will live on within your heart.
Sunt Sandra Buck
September 2, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Sara's family at her loss.
I have fond memories of spending time at the Gowen's home as a child. She was also my first boss and was always kind to me.
Her love for her family will stay with them always.
Lori (Loomis) Lingard
September 1, 2018
Mother of my coworker. Cindy LaPlume
Carole Bickford
September 1, 2018
I will miss you very much Aunt Sara
LuAnn Goddard
August 31, 2018
Our Sincere sympathy and prayers are with Paul and all The Gowen family ! Sara was a very special lady and will be missed by all!
Anita BairdPhilbin and Family!
Anita BairdPhilbin
August 31, 2018
My condolences
Richard Houle
Coworker
August 31, 2018
Sara was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Joe and Joyce Laplume
August 31, 2018
Elizabeth Donahue
August 31, 2018
Sue and I send our prayers and thoughts.
Les and Sue Horne
August 30, 2018
Cindy and Chris so sorry for your loss of your mom prayers for your family's
D.Brooks. Rochester. N H
August 30, 2018
Dear Paul and family, Our very deepest sympathies on the passing of Sara, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Bob & Lorraine Mayrand
Robert & Lorraine Mayrand
Friend
August 30, 2018
a loved one
August 30, 2018
My Condolences. Sara was a lovely person. Thinking of you all.
Lori and Family
Lori (Paradis) Glidden
August 30, 2018
Cindy and Christine, so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your families.
Ken & Linda Chick
August 30, 2018
Sending our sincere condolences to the family. Living next door for 40 yrs was a joy to have such wonderful neighbors. We will miss seeing Sara waving hello as we came in or out. Rest in Peace Sara.
Steve & Helene Glidden
August 29, 2018
Paul, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife.
Terry Wood
August 29, 2018
Christine and Cindy I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Jennifer Libby
Friend
August 29, 2018
Deepest sympathies to the family. May the very best of memories bring you comfort and strength. We hold you close in prayer.
Staff and Officers, Rochester Police Dept
August 29, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Sara's children, and husband as well as her large loving family. She was always smiling,even when we shared a day with a bad round of golf. May the happiest of memories help you through the days ahead.
Dolly B.
August 29, 2018
Chris,Cindy and family,
I Am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You are in my thoughts Steven Q
Steven Quirion
August 29, 2018
Chris and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. May memories of your mom and the love of your family and friends surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Victor & Sharman Lyons
August 29, 2018
My sincere condolences to her family and friends. Sara was a beautiful woman, who raised a beautiful family. I will forever remember that beautiful smile. RIP Sara...
Kathy Kuneck
August 29, 2018
Cindy and family,sorry to read of your Mother's passing.May memories and love of family help you through this difficult time.
Diane Drake
August 29, 2018
My prayers and heart felt sympathy for your loss.
Having known Sara over many different seasons of my life living on Corson Street I admired her strength, love of her family and friends, kindness, zeal and a smile that could light up a room with those dimples.
Tammy Butler
August 28, 2018
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