W. Malcolm [mac] Bownes

W. Malcolm (Mac) Bownes, 86, of Parker St. died November 24, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born on Feb. 21, 1924, in New York City, NY, he was the son of Hugh Grant and Margaret [Henry] Bownes.He graduated from Bridgton Academy, No. Bridgton Me, class of 1947 and then from Farmington Teachers College, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, class of 1951. He then graduated from Boston University, class of 1955 with a Master of Science in Education Administration. He also earned his, CAGS in Education Administration at Boston University, class of 1974.Mac taught in school Greenville, ME and was the Greenville Elementary School principal. From 1952 to 1960, he taught Junior High School Social Studies and coached at Laconia Junior High School. In 1960 to 1972, he was the Principal of the Plymouth Elementary School and from 1972 to 1992, he was a Professor of Education at Plymouth State College. He served as the interim Superintendant of the Supervisory Union 48, in 1987. After his retirement in 1992, he continued to teach graduate courses in education at Plymouth State College.Mac was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church UCC, Plymouth, and many educational, professional and teaching associations. He was a US Army veteran.He was predeceased by his brother, Judge Hugh Bownes.Mac is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arline E. (Davis) Bownes, of Plymouth, children, M. Stuart Bownes and significant other Janis Richardson, Mammoth Lakes, CA, Susan Bownes Vermeland and husband, Thomas, Afton, MN, Jonathan Bownes and wife, Karen, Plymouth, NH, Nancy Bownes Hendrickson, Park City, UT, 6 Grandchildren, Sarah and Peter Vermeland Michael and Matthew Bownes, Nicholas and Sarah Hendrickson, nephews, David and Ernest Bownes of Laconia, and niece Barbara McLetchie, of Las Vegas NV. Memorials:Memorial donations may be made in Mac's name to the Pemi-Baker Health and Hospice, Boulder Point, Plymouth, 03264 or the Plymouth Congregational Church, Main St, Plymouth, 03264. Visitation:Family and Friends are invited to gather at Mac's home at 36 Parker St, Plymouth on Saturday 6pm to 9pm. Service:A memorial service will be held in the Plymouth Congregational Church UCC, Main St, Plymouth, on Sunday 2pm. The Rev. Judith Gooch, pastor, will officiate.

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W. Malcolm [mac] Bownes

February 21, 1924 - November 26, 2010