George Douglas "Doug" Gowdy

67, of Needham, November 25, 2007. Loving husband for 43 years of Jane Wilson (Potter) Gowdy. Dear son of Marion E. (Youngken) Gowdy of Winchester and the late George H. Gowdy. Son-in-law of the late Constance D. and Dr. Theodore A Potter of West Newton and Kearsarge, NH. Devoted father of Christian Douglas Gowdy and his wife Holly of Walpole, NH, Gretchen Lapham and her husband Henry G. Lapham, Jr. of Medfield and Duncan Wilkinson Gowdy and his wife Elizabeth A. Siler of Greenfield, MA. Brother of Constance Gowdy Smith and her husband John of Chelmsford and Robert E. Gowdy and his wife Cheryl of Scituate. Brother-in-law of Susan Potter Smith and her husband Frederick of West Wardsboro, VT. Cherished grandfather of George David and Edward Alexandre Gowdy of Walpole, NH and Katharine Potter and Henry Douglas Lapham of Medfield. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Av., Needham Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug's name may be made to the Congregational Church of Needham or to Lahey Clinic SICU, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805. Doug was a graduate of Winchester High School, Class of 1958 and Tufts University School of Engineering, Class of 1963. He was a dedicated employee for 33 years of the former Stone and Webster Engineering Corp. of Boston and retired in 2006 from F.M. Global of Norwood. Doug was an avid fly fisherman and was a former member and on the board of Miramichi Renous Club in Blackville, New Brunswick. He was a former board member and Vice President of the Boston Skating Club. A sports enthusiast, Doug also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and bird watching. He was a member of ASME and a longtime member of the Congregational Church of Needham. For obit or to send a note of condolence: www.eatonfuneralhomes.com. Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201