Obituary of Guy L. McGowan

Guy L. McGowan of Penfield passed away July 4, 2011 at age 90. Guy is predeceased by his wife, Jayne Becker McGowan; son, James Jefferson "Jeff" McGowan and sister, Leanna Mayo of Fairport. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra McGowan and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Guy McGowan, son of James J. McGowan and Mina (Ludwig) McGowan was born and raised in Penfield, NY, attending its schools and growing up with the town. Graduating from Norwich University in Vermont, the spring after Pearl Harbor, Guy entered the Army and served in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany before shipping out to the Philippines for the invasion of Japan. The surrender brought him home to Penfield, where in 1946 he joined the Penfield Volunteer Fire Company, serving it proudly for the rest of his life. He married his old school friend, Jayne, who had written to him throughout the war, and committed himself to his family, running his insurance business and serving his community through various organizations throughout his long life. He will be missed. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Road, where a Funeral Service will be held Friday 10 AM. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Penfield Volunteer Fire Co.