SKOWHEGAN – Barbara A. (Jones) McGowan, 85, died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at MGMC Comfort Care Unit at Glenridge after a short illness. Barbara was born March 15, 1939, in Norridgewock, the daughter of Walter E. and Helen B. (Dickinson) Jones. She attended Norridgewock schools and graduated in 1957 from Skowhegan Area High School.

After graduation she was employed at F.W. Woolworth in Skowhegan until the store closed in 1997. On Nov. 23, 1963, she married Brian L. McGowan, and they were married for nearly 60 years until his death on June 9, 2023.

Barbara loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchild were very special to her. Her favorite pastime was working in her flower gardens, which were the envy of the neighborhood.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband Brian, and her three brothers: twins Robert and Roland Jones, as well as Leon Jones.

Barbara is survived by her three children, Karyn (Eric) Sylvain of Norridgewock; Terri (Dave) Goodridge of Cornville; and Darren (Karen) McGowan of Enfield, N.H.; three grandchildren, Lauren (Erik) Heitman, Jacob Sylvain, and Ashlyn McGowan; one great-granddaughter Sienna Sylvain; and her twin sister Bernice Chase of Skowhegan.

At Barbara’s request, there will be no visiting hours or service. The family would like to thank the staff MGMC Hospice and Comfort Care at Glenridge for their kindness and compassion during Barbara’s final days.

Please visit Barbara’s memorial page at https://www.svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/barbara-mcgowan where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.