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PAUL MCGOWAN Obituary
Paul Alan McGowan (Age 86)
On Thursday, September 6, 2018, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of 65 years to Joan E. McGowan; father of David, Gary (Ann) (both deceased), Phyllis A. Brown (Frank), and Jeffrey (Shellie). Also survived by seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD., for an hour visitation on Thursday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow visitation. Interment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church; St. John the Apostle Church, 506 Seabury Avenue, Milford, DE 19963; or Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
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Mark & Gabby Hammond
September 12, 2018
Our prayers are with Uncle Paul, Aunt Joan and the entire McGowan family! He was a fine man! Always set a great example! We will all be together again soon!!
Alan and Sharon Luchinsky
September 10, 2018
To our wonderful neighbor of 12 Years, Sharon and I will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers to Joan and Family.
James Peterman
September 9, 2018
Love to Joan and family,
My friend of 54 years. You can't make old friends.
They only come with time. I am grateful that I was able to spend time with Paul recently. Pete
Colleen Samuel
September 9, 2018
So sorry for your loss. My prayers with family.
Uncle Paul you will be missed. I love you.
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Irish blessing.
Mike-Cathy Hammond
September 9, 2018
God Bless Uncle Paul and the McGowan family. God called Paul back now because he needs him to do good works in heaven. The McGowan family and Uncle Paul are in our prayers. God speed to the other side.
God Bless....
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