William Seth Owen

William Seth Owen, known to most by Seth, 62, Retired US Army Major and journalist A personal note, the following is a brief and very incomplete statement concerning our William. We will need to add and amend to this statement as others who shared in William’s companionship share their personal experiences. William lived a short, by my accounts, life but managed to bring great warmth and love to all. William Seth, son of William Cranston Owen and the late Jean Marie (Barry) Owen, of South Dartmouth, died Monday, January 22th, 2018, at Hope Hospice, Cape Corel FL following a long battle with Cancer, he was 62. Born in New Bedford, William lived on the Family farm until He left for College at North Eastern University where he studied and graduated with a BA in Journalism. While at Northeastern he was active in the ROTC program and gained a commission of Second Lieutenant. During his ROTC time, he gained his paratrooper wings. After graduation, he served in the US Army stationed in Germany with his first wife Barbara James and their two children. After his initial time of service, he returned to the US and entered the reserve and national guard. William served until his retirement, gaining the rank of Major. During his military career, he commanded and 8” howitzer battery as a Captain before moving to command. He served as an Artillery Liaison Officer during the second Gulf war assigned to the Sixth Special forces operating in the northern Iraq region. William was proud to have served and a gracious mentor to family and others who continue to do so. William pursued his passion for journalism, working various times as a staff writer, independent writer and editor for several regional papers. Seth was a very passionate arbiter of the truth. William was a well-known military historian. He held deep and exemplary knowledge of military and general history across nearly all human kinds existence. William earned a Master’s in Military History and MBA in marketing. He was a frequent contributor to several military historical and game journals. William gained a love for military strategy at a young age. His intellect showed, and he flourished as a solid tactician and strategist. He spent much of his life in deep study of military thinking, always learning and challenging his state of knowledge and ability. William was a devoted father, making himself available to his children even when life events made that a challenge. He had a singular trait to mentor and bolster those he had contact with. William did not shy from controversy and was always a family member you could count on. William is survived by his wife Marlene, children Anita, Elizabeth, Brys, step-children Motyat, Ransford (RJ) and Brianna. His Father, William, sisters Laurel and, Andrea, brothers Edward and Christopher. A memorial service and birthday celebration will be held on Thursday, February 1st, 2018 from 5- 7 pm, at the Greeneville Congregational Church, 143 Prospect Street, Norwich, CT 06360 Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA, date to follow.

William Seth Owen

February 1, 1955 - January 22, 2018