William B. "Bill" Brower

AGE: 67 • Landenberg

William "Bill" Benjamin Brower, 67, passed away on Saturday, November 22nd after a brave fight against cancer at his home in Landenberg, PA. He was born on March 15, 1947 in Wilmington to the late Ruth and Ralph Brower. A 1965 graduate of Kennett High School and a 1972 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps including a tour of duty in Vietnam. For more than thirty years, he worked for the Wilmington-based accounting firm Gunnip & Company, retiring as managing partner in 2006. Throughout his life he devoted himself to various charitable and service organizations, including Rotary of Hockessin, Easter Seals of Delmarva, and United Way of Southern Chester County. He was married to Carol Lynn Brower for 32 years until her death in 2001. Together they had one son, Brooke Andrew Brower, of Bethesda, Maryland. In 2003 he married Nancy Menaquale Brower.

In addition to his wife, his son, and his son's wife, Kate, he is survived by Nancy's children and their spouses, Carla and Chris Morris of Landenberg, PA; Gerald and Britain Menaquale of Lancaster, PA; and Elena Menaquale of Landenberg, PA. He was a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren, Charlotte, Graham, Elle, Gianna, Nino, Taylor, and Camden. He is also survived by four brothers and sisters, Ralph Brower of State College, PA; Lorraine Settle of Harrington; Jane Ann Nickle of Frankford and Rick Brower of Kennett Square, PA.

There will be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25 at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19808. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26 at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church109 Gypsy Hill Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in his memory to Easter Seals of Delmarva,www,easterseals.com/de and or United Way of Southern Chester County, www.unitedwayscc.org.

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www.dohertyfh.com

302-999-8277

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Published by The News Journal from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Brower

12 Entries

Kelly Doty

August 19, 2020

I was thinking about Bill today. He was such a wonderful and caring board member for Easterseals. Always helpful and willing to do whatever needed to be done. He was very smart, a great listener and just a pleasure to know. I miss him.

Julie Spagnolo

November 25, 2014

I am heartbroken to read about Bill. He was truely one of the best! I will miss him.

Allison Stine

November 25, 2014

It was truly an honor to have known Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nancy.

Kelly Doty

November 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and the family on the loss of such a sweet man. Bill was a tremendous board member and volunteer for Easter Seals over the last 37 years. He always had a quick smile and a warm handshake or embrace. He enjoyed telling us about his trips with Nancy since his retirement. He will be missed by all his friends at Easter Seals.

Angela Parker

November 25, 2014

My thought and prayers to Nancy and the family. Life will move on but we will never forget our loved ones when they are gone. I didn't know Bill very well. But Nancy has been a long time friend of my family and my heart go out to her.

November 25, 2014

Very simply...He was the best.

LaBarre Everette

November 24, 2014

Bill was one of the finest men I knew, always devoted to the cause. He will be missed by his fellow rotarians.

Donna Ponessa

November 24, 2014

Such a kind and gentle man. Our hearts go out to the family for your great loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Donna Ponessa

Patty Rakestraw

November 24, 2014

Bill was one of the kindest people I ever met. My condolences go out to Brooke and the rest of the Brower family.

Ken Hutton

November 24, 2014

While I was a "late" arrival at Kennett, Bill always made me feel welcomed with his humor and infectious smile. Thoughts and prayers go to Nancy and their families.

Carrie Freeman

November 24, 2014

Bill was a wonderful man and a great community leader and volunteer. He joined the United Way of Southern Chester County's Board of Directors in 2010 and spent countless hours helping his community. He passed away as our Board President and we will deeply miss his calm thoughtful leadership and sense of humor. He personified the quote, “You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.” Bill was that giver in time and energy. He was a great man.

Linda Trinidad

November 24, 2014

Our lives will be so much emptier without Bill. Words can't express the sorrow we feel. He has left a huge hole in my heart and the hearts of all who knew him. He touched my life deeply and forever. Tom and I send our prayers to his wonderful wife Nancy and his son Brooke and all of their extended families. He will be missed.

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