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Kenneth Chowdry Obituary
DERRY -- Kenneth Nadir Chowdry, 81, died Feb. 27, 2011, at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, of heart failure.
He was born in Gujarat, India, on April 19, 1929, and his parents sent him to London to study to be a barrister. He attended Eton and the University of Cambridge.
He met his wife of 52 years, Gioconda Chowdry, in the subway in London. "It was love at first sight," she said. "He was so handsome."
They were married on March 14, 1958, and moved to the United States in 1969. He became a successful manufacturing plant manager in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Waterbury, Conn.
IN HIS LIFE: He became well-known as the "British tailor" who was proud of his work, which he first learned on Saville Row in London. He tailored clothing for everyone from movie stars to royalty and local community members in New England.
Family members include his wife of Derry; his son, Frank Chowdry, of Yarmouth, Maine; his daughter, Sara Abbotts, of York, Maine; and grandson, Philip Chowdry, of Yarmouth, Maine.
SERVICES: A memorial service will be Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marion Maney
March 24, 2011
Ken loved life and lived it with such enthusiasm that it magically brightened all the lives around him. It was an honor to know such a unique and marvelous gentleman.
Laura
March 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elaine Healey
March 7, 2011
Sara,
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a beaultiful write up about his life, which was so much more than these words could ever show. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I am hear if you or your family need anything.
Mr & Mrs Cooney & Family
March 6, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Deb Rubino
March 4, 2011
Sara,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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