Leona G MacGowan Obituary (1923 - 2012)

CHELMSFORD Leona G. (Gillespie) MacGowan, 88, a resident of Chelmsford, and former resident of Andover and former longtime resident of Laconia, NH, died Sunday September 9th at Lowell General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Richard C. MacGowan, to whom she was married for 62 years. She was born in Lowell on October 29, 1923, and was the daughter of the late James and Alice (Neild) Gillespie. She received her education in Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School and Lowell Commercial College. During World War II Leona was a member of the USO at Ft. Devens. She spent her life tending to the needs of her home and family. In her free time she enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking, and being outdoors. In addition to her husband, Leona is survived by two sons, Bradford MacGowan and his longtime partner, Deborah Westaway of Chelmsford, and Paul MacGowan and his longtime partner Tanya Repnikova of South Burlington, VT; and many friends. Visitation will be held at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford on Thursday from 11 until 12 Noon, followed by her Funeral Service at 12 Noon at the funeral home. Interment in Edson Cemetery in Lowell. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Leonas name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or to Quilts for Kids Nepal at quiltsnepal.org. Visitation September 13, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information September 13, 2012 12:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Edson Cemetery 1375 Gorham Street Lowell, MA