Laurence C. Gower

GOWER, LAURENCE C., 64, of Whipple Road, Pascoag was received into the loving arms of his Lord, Sunday, October 19, 2008 in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence with his devoted wife by his side, after a year and a half long battle with lung cancer.

He was the husband of Deborah Jean (Bertrand) (Lapointe) Gower. He was the former husband of Diana (Airey) (Gower) Pierce of Attleboro.

Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Ruth Gower of Attleboro, MA and the late Stanley 'Mel' Gower. He resided in Pascoag for past three years, previously residing in Cumberland, and Attleboro.

He was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1962, and also attended Amherst College, Class of 1966, and graduated from New England College, Henniker, NH, Class of 1968. Larry was most recently a Property Manager overseeing several rentral properties in Cumberland and Pawtucket, retiring in 2007. He was previously employed by Lyons Advertising Company, and the former Wells Manufacturing Company. He also was the Owner of the former American Studios in North Attleboro. He was a member of the Army National Guard, 211th Artillery, serving during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter Commendations.

He was a Communicant of St. John Vianney Church, Cumberland, where he was a part of the music ministry program for many years. He was actively involved in the music ministry programs at St. Joseph Church, Pawtucket, and St. Joseph Church, Pascoag. He was involved in Kaleidoscope Theatre for many years. He was also a corporate member of the Battleship Massachusetts.

Besides his beloved wife, he leaves four sons, Adam C. Gower, and his wife Wendy of North Attleboro; Jason F. Gower, and his wife Siobhan of Oaklahoma City, OK, Raymond R. Lapointe of Cumberland, David B. Lapointe of Pascoag; two daughters, Christine D. Bataille, and husband Olivier of Montreal, Canada, Amanda R Jackson of Harrisville; two sisters, Barbara Dykas of Seekonk, and Marjorie Marot, and her husband James of Lakeville, MA. He also leaves six grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

His funeral with military honors will be held Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 8AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in the St. John Vianney Church, Cumberland. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours will be held 4-8 PM, Wednesday, October 22. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street Pawtucket, RI 02860. Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com