Fred V. Fowler

Grantham, NH-Fred V. Fowler, 101, beloved husband of the late Priscilla Coffin Fowler, passed away on Dec. 13, 2005 after a brief illness. In 1946, Mr. Fowler founded the Fred V. Fowler Company: now operated in Auburndale, MA by his son, Fred V. Fowler, Jr. Mr. Fowler has resided in Grantham, NH since 1980. He was born in Mexico and subsequently moved to St. Louis, MO where he attended Washington University, School of Engineering. Formerly a resident of West Newton and Boston, MA, Mr. Fowler was renowned as both engineer and entrepreneur. He owned and operated diverse companies throughout New England including, manufacturing firms, camera stores, jewelry stores and a mail order firm. Such noted stores as Holmberg & Douglas on Newbury Street and Crimson Camera in Harvard Square were operated by Mr. Fowler and his last enterprise was the New England Brass Model Works, which he operated through his 90th year. Mr. Fowler was an ardent hobbiest, and accomplished expert in the fields of astronomy, photography, gemology, ancient Greek & Roman coins, and model railroading. Father of four children, Fred V. Fowler, Jr. of Wayland, MA, Carolyn C. Cumings of Winchester, MA, Susan F. Apsey of Grantham, NH, and Richard Fowler of Natick, MA; also survived by his sister, Alicia Coakley and 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial service is being planned for the spring in Grantham, NH.