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David McGowan Obituary
June 6, 1968 - May 20, 2014
Port St. Lucie, FL
David Michael McGowan, 45, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2014, after a long illness. He was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn M. McGowan. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Maria McGowan, his father, James J. McGowan and wife, Madeline M. McGowan, of Raleigh, brothers James L. McGowan, wife Peggy Sims McGowan of Jackson, NJ, Kevin P. McGowan of Cary, step-brothers Stephen J. Balcome, wife Deborah, of Charlotte, Thomas P. Balcome, wife Jo Anna, of Raleigh, several nephews and nieces plus a multitude of friends. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2014, 1:00 PM at Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice of Port Saint Lucie, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997, or, Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, NY, NY 10018.
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Maria McGowan
June 16, 2014
To the love of my life, David McGowan. I had a blast. I was fortunate to have gotten to be your wife and for that I am forever grateful. I miss you terribly. I will love you always. May you rest in peace. Love, Your wifey.
Maria McGowan
June 16, 2014
To the love of my life, David. I miss you terribly and I guess that will never change. May you rest in peace, my sweet man. I will love you always. Love, Your Wife.
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