Lifelong Stamford resident William P. Fowler, a World War II veteran and school crossing guard, died Oct. 9 at Stamford Hospital. He was 87.
Fowler was born in Stamford in 1922. He was a radio operator for three years with the U.S. Army's 96th Signal Battalion. During the war's India-Burma, Central Burma and China campaigns, Fowler served with the U.S., Burmese, British and Chinese armies.
He worked for the 7-Up Bottling Co., the Darien Tree Co. and the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Fowler enjoyed working as a school crossing guard after his retirement. Until just a few years ago, Fowler was a drum major for the NASH Engineering marching band.
He is survived by his son Kenneth Fowler and his wife Linda of Stamford; brother Joseph Fowler of Rhode Island; and a grandson and extended family members.
He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Isabella Thompson.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Ave., Stamford. A service will be held at 11 a.m., and burial will follow the service at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in Fowler's memory be offered to a charity of one's choice.Click here to follow Daily Voice and receive free news updates.
