MEREDITH — Russell Calvin McGowan, 73, of Meredith, died Dec. 23, 2022, at Concord hospital, Laconia.
Born in Portland, Maine, on Feb.13, 1949, he was the son of Robert and Rowena (Brown) McGowan.
Russell grew up in the Portland area and attended Portland schools. He has been a resident of Meredith for many years.
At an early age, Russell worked on the Docks of Portland, before joining the U.S. Marines. He served in the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division.
Russell worked for many years at Lewis and Saunders, in Laconia, as a machinist and a foreman.
Russell was a member of the U.S. Marines Corps League, and the Grigg Wyatt American Legion post #33, in Meredith.
Russell was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn Irene (Small) McGowan, who died in March of 2011.
Russell is survived by a brother, Randy McGowan of Warren, Maine; a sister, Kathy Athearn of Saco, Maine; nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his fiancé, Mary B. (Curtis) Turner of Meredith.
A graveside service with military honors will be held in the Meredith Village Cemetery, Meredith on Thursday, May 4, at 11 a.m.
The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, in Meredith and Plymouth, are honored to assist the McGowan family. To leave a condolence, go to: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.
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