Bill was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 24, 1942; a son to Leonard J. and Patricia A. (Atkinson) Owen. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1960 and studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Maine at Orono.
Bill married Sally L. Scott on January 9, 1965. He was employed by IBM as a Field Engineer for 14 years. He was the business owner of Owen’s Repair, specializing in foreign car repairs. He was considered a Volkswagen specialist and that was his passion. He was president of Cumberland Motor Club and enjoyed autocross racing. He also loved music, especially big band music. He never missed a family picnic. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor he shared with many.
He was an active member of the local MS support group. During his illness he was treated gracefully by Dr. Timothy Howe, Parkview Hospital and CHANS Home Health Care. He was very appreciative of his wife, Sally, of 47 years who lovingly cared for him at home.
He is survived by his wife, Sally, three daughters: Jill O. Maeder and her husband Robert Maeder of Goshen, CT, Rebecca “Becky” S. Castonguay of Topsham, ME, Lynn Owen of Brunswick, ME; four grandsons: Kyle D. Cobb, Brian R. Maeder, Jordon R. Castonguay, and Kevin O. Maeder; his sister, Deborah S. Whitcomb and brother, David S. Owen and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial picnic will be planned for the summer 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National MS Society PO Box 845945 Boston, MA 02284-5945 or CHANS Home Health Care 60 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011-3200. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.brackettfuneralhome.com.
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