William S. McGowan Sr.

William S. McGowan, Sr., 86, of Harwich, died on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Born in Brockton, MA on December 26, 1926, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Mary (Sheehan) McGowan. William proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he attended the New England School of Pharmacy, which is now part of Northeastern University, earning his B.S. in Pharmacy. For many years, he owned Hanover Pharmacy in Hanover, MA. He later established the Prescription Shop in Hanover, MA. William loved to fly and had a pilots license. Bill was a member of the Respect Life Ministry of Cape Cod, he enjoyed weekly bowling with his friends. He enjoyed gardening and dining out. He and Rita also traveled to Germany, Ireland and the Caribbean. William was happiest when he was with his family. He loved family cookouts and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rita Walsh McGowan of Harwich; his children, Mary-Ann Brinkerhoff of Chatham, NY, Alice Bois of Lovell, MA, William S. McGowan Jr. of Chicago, IL, Marcia Kibby of Annapolis, MD, Christine Bartlett of Marshfield, MA; his 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Burial will take place in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. Donations in Williams memory may be made to Covenant House, Times Square Station, PO Box 731, New York, NY 10108-0900, the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, got @woundedwarriorproject.org, or Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.