William Owen "Bill" Brower

12/31/1935 - 11/30/2024

Mystic - William "Bill" Owen Brower, age 88, Mystic, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Linda (Hobart) Brower.

Bill was born in Upper Saddle River, N.J. Dec, 31, 1935, the son of Edward A. and Dorothy (Owen) Brower.

Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1956, after which he served in the Army Reserves until 1962. He owned and operated Brower's Cove Marina in Mystic for 30 years, until his retirement in 2003. Bill was a snowbird living both in Mystic and Pine Island, Fla., where he had many friends. Bill enjoyed playing tennis, golf, boating, sailing, fishing and cheering on his grandchildren at all of their sporting events. Bill was an avid birdwatcher and animal lover.

Bill was an IFR licensed pilot and enjoyed flying all over the U.S.A., Canada, and the Bahama Islands with Linda, the love of his life and co-pilot. He was a member of a flying club called "The Quiet Birdmen."

In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived from a previous marriage by seven children whom he loved very much: William B. Brower, Dianne Brower, Sharon Riley (Doug), Mary Lynne Donahue (Carl), Julie Stillman (Byron), Matthew Brower and Jon Paul Brower (Charity). He also leaves behind 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two stepdaughters whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with, Leanne Buzon (Rich) and Sherri Hicks (Scott); and his grandson Evan Hicks. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Ann Annis of New Jersey. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Steven Donahue.

Bill was loved by many and will be missed by all. No services are planned at this time. The Dinoto Funeral Home is assisting the family.