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Spencer GOWRIE Obituary
GOWRIE, Spencer C. Jr.
All the flags in the Thimble Islands are flying at half mast with the passing of Spencer C. Gowrie Jr. , 90, of Branford, CT. Until his passing on August 4th he lived a long healthy life on the water. Spencer was an avid sailor. He was Past Commodore of the Essex Yacht Club, Past Commodore of the Thimble Island Sailing Club, Past Commodore of the Card Sound Sailing Club, and a member of the Off Soundings Club. He served his country in the Army and was at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He ran his own insurance agency until he retired in 1986. He graduated from Wilbraham Academy and Union College. He captained the Thimble Island Ferry for many years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan D. Gowrie, his son S. Carter Gowrie III and wife Deb and their children Ashley, Casey, Ali, Emilee, and Scott of Old Saybrook, CT. His daughter Nancy Sprigg, husband Tim and their children Ian and Spencer of Essex, CT., daughter Wendy Barry and husband Michael, and their children Trevor and Tessa of Guilford, CT.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday August 22, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club in Branford. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT 06405. See online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tracy Everson
August 19, 2013
My condolences to the Gowrie family. Spence was a fixture in the Thimbles, competing summer Sundays at sailing races, and in later years, at the dock as captain of the ferry. He was always interested in how my family was. He is missed but his spirit sails on.
August 11, 2013
Dear Susie and Family,
We we're so saddened to hear of Spencer's passing. I know Phil and Tedi are awaiting his arrival with a raised glass. Love to all your family.
Jeff and Laurie (Gould)
August 11, 2013
Dear Susie and family,
We we're saddened to hear of Spencer's passing. I know Phil and Tedi are there waiting for him with a raised glass. Love to you all,
Jeff and Laurie(Gould)
Bill McCoy
August 8, 2013
Hi Susie, Nancy & Carter:
What a great guy and gentleman, I'll always remember his rigid stance as he piloted the Ferry around the Islands.
Jamie Rice
August 7, 2013
We are so sorry to hear the news about Spence. Our fond memories of fun on the Thimbles and at Essex Yacht Club events will live forever. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gowrie Clan.
August 7, 2013
Love and prayers to the entire family during this difficult time. D. Speros Newport RI
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