Laurie Ann McGowan

OAKLAND – Laurie Ann McGowan, 67, passed away Feb. 5, 2023 at her home in Oakland. She was born Aug. 8, 1955 in Waterville, the daughter of Arthur Joseph and Lorraine Gloria (Poulin) Libby.

She graduated from Waterville High School class of 1973. Laurie spent most of her career working in various doctor’s offices and hospitals, including Northern Light and MaineGeneral Health. Most recently she was employed as a patient service representative for MaineGeneral in Waterville.

Laurie enjoyed nature, fishing, anything with cats, her daily “soaps”, game night with the Hillmans, and watching the WWE.

She is survived by her life partner, Gary S. Meader of Oakland; his sons, Aaron and wife Emily and their son, Clark of North Belgrade; Jonathan and wife Megan and their daughters Julia and Sophia of Levant; siblings, Janice and sons William and Thomas of Gloucester, Va.; Susan and husband Tom and children Chris and Jennifer of South China; Carol and husband Wayne and children Jessica and Shawn of Chesapeake, Va.; Angela and husband Tim and children Sarah and Eric of Canaan; Julie and husband Dan and children Caleb, Garrett and Joshua of Randolph; brother, Alan and wife Cindy and children Adam, Anthony and Jason of Waterville; special cousin, Jane and husband Bruce Hillman; several aunts and uncles that she was very fond of and loved dearly; dear friends, Kim, Margaret, and Lucille. She will be greatly missed by her two rescued Maine Coon Cats, Henry and Raegan.

Good-bye, Baby. We love you.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Laurie’s memory to

Waterville Humane Society

100 Webb Rd.,

Waterville, ME 04901