Rev. William R. Marlow

Rev. Marlowe was Chaplain at Albright when I attended 1969-1972. I got married after my junior year and returned to graduate with my class in 1973. Rev. Marlowe was a kind, empathetic and very wise counselor. It was an honor to know him.

April 16, 2019
To Betty and family,
Just got this sad news from Sara, who kindly has kept me in touch with the Marlow news since your move to New England.
Betty, I think you know what Bill meant to me and my generation at Albright. I have never known a more helpful, gracious and willing leader than Bill. At the end of my Sophomore year, I heard Miss Benninger sharing the news that Bill would be coming as Chaplain in the fall. He came and joined our Y Retreat, and got to know the...

Rev Marlow was a wonderful man who defended me to his own colleague when I was wrongly accused of theft. Without hesitation, he mediated the dispute, found the culprit and had me resolved of all involvement. I will forever be in debt to him for his compassion and his strength.

Bill was such a great role model for me when I first arrived at Albright. Wonderful teacher, engaged with the students and the entire college community. We continued our conversations after he retired, mostly while transporting groundhogs captured in his yard to a new setting at Blue Marsh! I still think of him often, and keep his example of compassionate, quiet leadership close to my heart. Thank you Betty and your family for sharing him with us.

So grateful for the wisdom and generosity of Bill Marlow during my years at Albright. He had a remarkable ability to be fully present as he taught, listened, and nurtured. I hope his family will take comfort in memories and knowing what a great husband, father and grandfather he was!

How grateful I am to have had Dr. Marlow as a teacher! He taught me very early on in life that things were never black or white...more like gray. One of the kindest and smartest men I've ever met. My condolences to his family and friends.

Although modesty would cause him to differ, he was a great man who improved the lives of the multitudes he touched. Thank you to Betty and the children for sharing him with us.

Bill Marlowe will always be a special man to me. He was very instrumental in my call to ordained ministry, and a guiding hand in applying to seminary. Blessings to his family!

Dear, dear Betty,
I wish you were here to give you a hug. My love to you and to your family. Bill was a person who made a difference in this world.
With Love,
Nancy Parr