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Dennis McGowan Obituary

McGOWAN Dennis R., of Middleboro, formerly of Brockton, July 31, age 69, beloved husband of Jane (Scott); loving father of Denise Bohan of Brockton, Dennis of Hanson, Donna of New York, and Kristina of Shrewsbury; grandfather of five; great-grandfather of two; brother and uncle of many. Calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360, or Jordan Hospital Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, MA 02360 (see www.jordanhospital.org for either). See waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 1, 2006.

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Dan & Debbie Smith

August 8, 2006

Dear Jane

We are so sorry for your loss. Dan will remember all the memorable times at Quincy Hospital with Dennis and the great fishing trips they had. Dennis was fun to be around and we will miss him.

Mark and Sheri Eubanks

August 5, 2006

Dear Kristina and McGowan family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and hoping for strength and grace during this time of sorrow.

Mary Derome

August 4, 2006

Dear Kristina and Courtney,I am deeply saddened by the loss of your Dad and Grandfather and have kept you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Marilyn & Fred Mehl

August 3, 2006

Dear Kristina & Courtney,

Our deepest sympathy to you~~and to all of your family. Our prayers will be with you.

Love,

Marilyn & Fred

Anne Murphy-Culbert

August 2, 2006

To the McGowan Family: My deepest sympathies are with you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.



Love Annie

Crissy Derome

August 1, 2006

To the McGowan Family~ I have been truly blessed to be part of your family for many years and I am saddened by your loss. My heart aches for all of you and you are in my prayers always! All my love, Crissy

Erin & Dennis Hegarty & Family

August 1, 2006

Jane, Denise, Dennis, Donna & Kristina -



I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Dennis - I know it's been a tough few months for you guys. I understand the pain and sadness you're feeling - be there for each other and hang on tight to all the good memories. Know that time does help. You're in our thoughts and prayers -

james malley

August 1, 2006

uncle dennis, you will be truley missed! love your nephew jamie

Greg McGowan

August 1, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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