JOHN LEE CLOWE

John Lee Clowe, MD, a 25-year resident of Englewood, FL, formerly of Schenectady, NY, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Dr. Clowe was born October 30, 1921. He graduated from Union College with a BS degree, and from Albany Medical College with an MD and an honorary bachelor of science degree. After his internship with Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, he served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Clowe practiced family medicine in Schenectady for 36 years and was also chief school physician for the Schenectady City School District, and health officer for the Town of Niskayuna. He also had a distinguished career of service in organized medicine and held various leadership positions in the Schenectady County and NY State Medical Societies. Dr. Clowe served on the Board of Directors of the Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company in New York for 27 years. Dr. Clowe's long-standing commitment to the medical profession and public service culminated in his elections to the positions of vice speaker and speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association. In 1992, he was elected president of the American Medical Association. Dr. Clowe made a difference in thousands of lives as both a physician and a leader in the medical community. He was also well known for his love of theatre, golf, art, and music. Dr. Clowe performed and directed in many musicals with Dr. Robert Sullivan and the Ellis Hospital Nursing School, benefiting local charities. Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Marion; two daughters, Cynthia Cahill of Merritt Island, FL, and Amy Clowe of Englewood, FL; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen. Memorial services will take place on Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m., at the Community Presbyterian Church, 405 South McCall Road, Englewood, FL 34223. You may share a memory with the Clowe family at www.englewoodfh.com.