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Scott Gow Obituary
of Holly Springs, N.C.
Scott W. Gow Jr., 66, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, after a courageous battle with breast cancer surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born May 26, 1942 in Broome County, N.Y. to Scott W. Gow Sr. and Ruth (Holtzmaster) Gow. Scott lived in New York for most of his life and was an automobile dealer in both Broome County, N.Y. and Susquehanna, Pa. before moving to Cary, N.C. He will always be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather and a great example during adversity to all who knew him.
Scott is survived by his wife of 44 years, JoAnn Gow of Holly Springs, N.C.; three daughters, Michelle (John) Sullivan, Harvard, Mass., Christine (Craig) Borsack, Fuquay-Varina, N.C., Holly (Darren) Tonnessen, Holly Springs, N.C.; grandchildren, Caroline and Patrick Sullivan, Sydney and Hannah Borsack, Georgia Kate Tonnessen; brothers, Gerald Gow and Jesse Gow, Susquehanna, Pa., Larry Gow of Virginia Beach, Virg.; stepsister, Nancy Travis, Johnson City, N.Y.; stepbrother, Frank Peabody of Conklin, N.Y.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 22, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd., Cary, N.C. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 23 at St. Andrews Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Internment will follow in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., Suite 400, Raleigh, N.C. 27605 or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, Tex. 75244. The family wished to express their gratitude to the staff at the N.C. Cancer Center of Cary and Hospice of Wake County for their support through this difficult time. They especially want to thank Dr. Singh and Scott's oncology nurse, Jennifer, and all their friends who supported them and gave them strength on this journey. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Gow
Gail / Erika Heaman / Zaccaria
August 24, 2008
JoAnn (Doe Doe), Girls and Family,
We are terribly sorry to hear of your precious loss. What an amazing man! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail (Downey) Heaman
Erika (Downey) Zaccaria
Ronald Beard
August 22, 2008
JoAnn and girls. I was so sorry to here about Scotty. He was a great guy. He really cared about the people he dealt with. I know Sean thought the world of him. Our prayers are with you all. Ron and Connie
Judy Kelly
August 21, 2008
Dear JoAnn and Girls,
We were so sorry to hear about Scott. He was such a gentleman and so well-liked. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Judy Kelly
(Mari and Erin's parents)
Howard Steiner
August 21, 2008
To the family of Scott Scow.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Scott. I grew up with him in Susquehanna.
It is a tragic loss at such a young age and my prayers are with you all.
Dee Raleigh
August 21, 2008
Dear Christine, Craig, Sydney & Hannah- and of course, Mrs. Gow & Holly,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all and know that Mr. Gow is now free of pain and at peace. The most wonderful tribute a man can have is his family. And yours is such a joy! I miss you all.
God Bless-
Dee Raleigh
Jamie Brady
August 20, 2008
Dear Shelly, Mrs. Gow, Chrissy & Holly,
Our most heart felt sympathies go out to your family during this time of loss. Its been so long, but I still can remember Mr. Gow as a loving and giving Father & Husband. He always welcome me into his home and that really made feel good. My family prays for you and your family during this time of loss.
Sean Beard
August 20, 2008
Dear Holly, Mrs. Gow, Shelly & Chrissy,
My deepest sympathies go out to you for your loss. It's been a long time since we've had contact and I'm very sad it's under these circumstances. I think of all of you often, as your family was a huge part of my life. Mr. Gow treated me like I was one of his own and always had a warm and cheerful greeting when I would entire your home (usually just in time for dinner with cheese potatoes). I have many great memories of Scotty and I will miss him dearly. I hope some of those same memories help you through this difficult time. He was an extremely proud husband and father and loved you all so very much. I'm lucky to have known him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sean --- I would love to catch up with all of you. Please feel free to contact me when you are up to it. Holly, my daughters middle name is Kate also, (Maggie-Kate)
Candice Taylor
August 20, 2008
Dear Holly, Mrs. Gow, Shelly, and Chrissy
I am very sory for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I have nothing but fond memories of all the good times we had on Conklin Rd. growing up. I just actually drove by your old house on my way to Schnurbursch Park over the past weekend and starting thinking about all the wonderful times we had. Your parents always made me feel like part of the family when I was there.
God Bless
Candice Taylor & Family
Donald Haley
August 20, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Scott's passing,and we send you and the entire family prayers to help you all thru this terrible loss.
Sue & Paul Marinaro
August 20, 2008
Gerry,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Marcia Lannon
August 19, 2008
I was so sorry to see Scott's obituary
in the paper. We grew up together
in Susquehanna, and I send you many prayers to help the entire family thru this terrible loss.
Angela Grassi Flanagan
August 19, 2008
Shelly, Mrs. Gow, Christine and Holly,
My heart goes out to you all during such a sad time. I have such fond memories of your father and all of you and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you now.
My deepest sympathy,
Sam & Linda Cohen
August 19, 2008
JoAnn-Linda & I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you, your girls and their families. We were very saddened to read of Scott's passing. We had known him for 40 years-from our days at Countrytowne, and he had helped us out with purchasing cars several times. Our Joanne also remembered him as Shelley's daddy, as she and Shelley played together many times. Once again, our deepest condolences go out to your entire family.
Leah Deans
August 19, 2008
Dear JoAnn,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will also be praying for your entire family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Don and Betty Jo Osborne
Leah and Jason Deans
Tom and Gale Reddon
August 19, 2008
Dear Joann & Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of Scott's passing. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers as you face the difficult days ahead. May your faith keep you strong and may your memories of Scott give you solace and peace. God bless you all, Tom and Gale Reddon
Peggy Soden
August 19, 2008
To the Gow Families:
We want to express our deepest sympathies in the loss of your loved one, Scottie. Know that we have all of you in our prayers.
Dave and Peggy Soden
mike finkelstein
August 19, 2008
Joann
My thoughts are with you and your family. Scotty was one of the all time nice guys and he will be remembered by all.
Sandi (Gow) Palmer
August 18, 2008
JoAnn and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Scotty's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug and Barbara Geiser
August 18, 2008
Dear Joann,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Scott's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Diane Beyea
August 18, 2008
Dear Joanne and girls,
So sorry to read of Scott's death in the Sunday paper. It brought back may childhood memories of the time we spent together. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and will remember you in my prayers. Sincerely, Bob and Diane (Bailey) Beyea
REGINA BRITT
August 18, 2008
JoAnn and family,
You are all in my prayers during this difficult time. Scott was a wonderful person and I am thankful I got the opportunity to cross paths with him. If there is anything at all I can do for your family, please call on me!
Love,
Regina
Dorothy Fendick
August 18, 2008
Joanne and Family and brothers Jerry Jesse,Larry and families
We wish we could find the words to take the pain from your HEARTS and ours. This very special cousin who fought his battle for years...always found the inner strength to carry on . May each and everyone of us find his courage and gain his strength.Scott never forgot to thank GOD for his blessings ..He never hung up the phone without telling me what a beautiful ANGEL he had taking care of him in his wife Joanne...We all feel blessed to have Scott as a loving caring Cousin in our lives.He always cared and kept in touch with the Family and is going to be deeply missed...We know he is at peace and safely home...
Dorothy(Gowe) and Edward Fendick
and Family
Gary & Michele Lankford & Family
August 17, 2008
To the Gow Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you in this time of loss. May your memories of Scotty help to get you through the difficult days ahead. If we can do anything to help, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Alyssa Siar
August 17, 2008
Christine, Mrs. Gow, Shelly and Holly, Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sadness to you and your families as the angels rejoice. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Very sincerely, Alyssa, Jake , Temple and Forrest Siar
Nick and Anna Zincone
August 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Scotty was a good man!
Barbara Langevin
August 17, 2008
Shelly and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
God Bless you all,
Teresa Santiago(Langevin) Barbara and Frank Langevin.
Nicole Grassi Smith
August 17, 2008
Holly (and family)~
Im so very sorry for your the loss of your father. It's been a very long time since we have even talked, but our friendship as kids always stays with me. You and your family are in my thoughts, and again, Im so sorry for your loss.
Mary Ellen Meskell
August 17, 2008
Mrs. Gow, Shelly, Chrissy and Holly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your husband/father is at peace and in pain no longer. May your memories comfort you now and in the days to come.
Memories of Shelly, Chrissy and Holly make my thoughts of those days at St. John's in Binghamton very happy!
Mary (McCoy) Simonson
August 17, 2008
Joann and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Scotty's passing. He was a wonderful man, and will be sorely missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Angela Hill
August 17, 2008
To the Gow & extended Family,
I am so sorry to hear of his graduating to Heaven for the family's sake. But for his sake, I am happy for him. I know how hard it is to be left behind by a loved one.
We lost our Mom a yr ago.
I've known Scott, Jerry, Jessie & Larry since they moved to Susquehanna. I lived in Oakland. Angela (Wilmot) Hill.
May God be with and guide you through all the times that you will miss him most.
My Love & God Bless,
A friend, Angela
Jack & Marilyn Wanatt
August 17, 2008
Dear JoAnn & Family: So sorry to hear about Scotty. We have many fond memories of him. He was a great guy. Your in our prayers.
Mike & Sharon Carns
August 17, 2008
JoAnn, The Girls & All the Gow Brothers:
Please accept our deep sympathy for the grief you are feeling at this time. Scotty and all of you have been and will continue to be in our prayers and thoughts, the memories will live on forever, May God bless Scotty and all of you.
Tim & Jane Madigan
August 17, 2008
To the Gow family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May
wonderful memories bring you comfort and smiles.
Jo & James Haskell
August 17, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time.
Jo & James Haskell
Bob McNamara
August 17, 2008
Carol and I would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Bob McNamara Jr.
Wally Bell
August 17, 2008
JoAnn and family.
Our sincere love and prayers to you.
Scotty was a very special man and a dear friend.
Never to be forgotten.
Love,
Wally and Beverly Bell
Bob McNamara
August 17, 2008
We would like to express our condolences to you and your family for Scotty's passing.
Bob and Mary McNamara
Art & Rosemary (Gow) May
August 17, 2008
JoAnn & Family,
We are deeply saddened at Scotty's passing. Even though we are cousins 4 times removed, we always thought of Scotty & you as very close members of the Gow Family. He will always be thought of with deep affection.
Connie Teel
August 17, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of Scotty's passing away. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I am one of Scotty's cousins and thought alot of him and his family. He will certainly be missed by all.
Joseph Stillittano
August 17, 2008
Sorry to hear about the passing of Scott.Our prayers are with the family. Joe & Louise Stillitttano family
William Deakin
August 17, 2008
My sincere sympathy to everyone, especially Jerry & Jesse. I recall a long, long time ago you boys playing baseball in Susquehanna. Also your caring for my father much later in his life. God Bless and my thoughts are with you and your families.
Mike & Celia Vaccaro
August 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Gow Family .
Michael Lea
August 17, 2008
Our deepest condolences to Scott's family. I will always remember Scott from our days growing up in Susquehanna. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, and Scott. May your memories bring you some comfort at this difficult time.
Mike and Debbie Lea and family
Joe & Barb Carpenter
August 17, 2008
Joann our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Joe worked with you at Paradis. I remember your daughter in softball.
Monroe and Pat Grassi
August 17, 2008
To all the Gow family, we send send our prayers. We have such found memories of Scott and all of you. We will keep you in our daily prayers.. Love to all and May God Continue to Bless All Of You..
Gary Sumner
August 17, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of Scotty's family. I knew Scotty, back in the middle 50'S when he lived in Susquehanna. He, Ed Towner, Glenn & John Aldrich and others used to come to New Milford (where I'm from), thats how we met.
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