Russell Calvin McGowan, 73, of Meredith, died December 23, 2022, at Concord hospital, Laconia, NH.
Born in Portland Maine on February 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 US 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 US 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, ME., a sister Kathy Athearn of Saco, ME., 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 4th, at 11am.