Cowenhoven, Garret Peter VI, of Concord, NH, age 80, died peacefully on Sunday, March 27. Mr. Cowenhoven was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Greens Farms, CT. After graduating from Worcester Academy, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the honor guard and marching at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary. He later received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and went on to earn an MBA from American University.
Mr. Cowenhoven moved to Amherst, NH in 1976. He volunteered for the Amherst Rescue Squad as an EMT, including serving as Chief. Mr. Cowenhoven was also active in local and state politics. He was elected to Amherst's Board of Selectmen and then elected as a State Representative, where he served as Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. Mr. Cowenhoven spent the majority of his professional life as an educator, serving as an adjunct professor of personal finance and statistics for over two decades at Daniel Webster College and NH Technical Institute.
A devout New England sports fan, Mr. Cowenhoven loved rooting for the Red Sox and the Patriots. He also enjoyed playing and coaching volleyball. Mr. Cowenhoven cherished spending summers on Nantucket, soaking up the rays at Tom Nevers Beach and dining at the Sconset Cafe.
Mr. Cowenhoven is preceded in death by brother Michael Van Duyne Sr. and daughter, Kimberly. He is survived by sister, Lesley Cowenhoven of Fairport, NY, daughters, Tracey Cowenhoven of Bakersfield, CA, and Virginia Cowenhoven of Malibu, CA, son, Garrett Peter VII and his wife, Anna, of Brookline, MA, and granddaughter, Grace Cowenhoven.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Worcester Academy, 81 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
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