Charles E. Fowler, a lifelong resident of Brewster, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2018. He was 81 years old.
Born on February 18, 1937 in Mt. Kisco, NY, son of the late J. Edson and Myra (Drum) Fowler. Charlie was a 1955 Brewster High School graduate and continued his education at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. Mr. Fowler honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958.
On December 9, 1959 he married the love of his life Margaret Edds in Middlesboro, KY.
Mr. Fowler was a comptroller with New Milford Nonwovens. Charles was a member of the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department for 62 years. He was a longtime trustee of the Milltown Rural Cemetery Association in Brewster. Charlie enjoyed the ocean, particularly visits to Barbados. He was an active member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Brewster.
Besides his wife Margaret, Charles is survived by his son; William E. Fowler of Hollywood, MD and many friends. He will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10 am at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY with Rev. Wongee Joh and Deacon Mark Shkreli co-celebration. Interment will follow at Milltown Rural Cemetery, Brewster. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 15th from 2pm-6pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Charles memory to the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department, 501 N. Main Street, Brewster, NY.