Ralph H. Gowen- of Newton, passed away peacefully at age 91 on April 30, 2012. Beloved son of the late Ralph and Myra Gowen . Dear uncle of Malcolm Skerry of Newton.Ralph was an army combat Veteran of WW11. He was a well known metalurgist with General Electric and later Rockwell Collins Corporation.Graveside services with Military Honors will take place at The Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton on Thursday May 3 at 2:00pm.Remembrances in his memory may be made to New England Center for Homeless Veterans 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108