Obituary of Clarence R. Barrowman

Clarence Ray Barrowman passed away on February 14, 2012 after a brief illness. Clarence was born May 7, 1923 in Syracuse, NY. He was the son of the late William Elmer Barrowman and Byrl Schuff Barrowman. He was raised in Albany and attended Albany High School. Clarence was drafted into the US Army in 1943. He served in the 359th Infantry, 90th Division of the 3rd Army during WWII. He was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and European Theater Ribbon with 5 battle stars. He received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant in the midst of intense fighting. After the war ended, he was part of the occupying force in Germany until December of 1945. Clarence married Margaret Fryer on April 2, 1943. Margaret predeceased Clarence in June, 2011. After WWII, they settled in Voorheesville and raised four children. Clarence worked for the General Electric Company in Schenectady in the steam and gas turbine divisions for 37 years until his retirement in 1984. Clarence was the husband of the late Margaret Fryer Barrowman. He was the brother of Donald (Dianne) Barrowman of Florida. He was the father of Raymond Barrowman of Guilderland, Paul (Sharon Meeker) Barrowman of Voorheesville, Nancy Barrowman of Ravena, and Roger (Theresa) Barrowman of Glenmont. He was the grandfather of Benjamin (Lauren) Barrowman of Voorheesville, Robert Barrowman of Utica, Bethany Barrowman of Glenmont, and William Barrowman of Glenmont. He was the uncle of Robin Brendel, Donna Lee (James) Quinn, Susan (Art) Draeger, and David Russ. He was the great-uncle of Tara Sparks, Sean Quinn, Jeffery and Daniel White, and Beth Skoldberg. Clarence was a big sports fan with a special passion for baseball. Summer family vacations in Cape Cod and winters in Florida with his wife and friends after retirement were favorite times. He will be most remembered as an unassuming, decent man. He lived his life with quiet courage, humility, and responsibility. He was a caring son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend and an adored and respected grandfather. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday February 18, 2012 at St. Matthew's Church, Mountainview St., Voorheesville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.