Al W2EBL, SK Albert Cowles of Ferndale, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, December 23, 2006. He was 77.

He was the son of Mr. and Eva Adams Cowles. He was born March 2, 1929 in Hartford, Conn.

He was a Mechanic for Skaters World, a member of the Sullivan County Airplane Club, and had an Amateur Radio License for the FCC, Sullivan County Radio Control Club and was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

Survivors include his companion of 35 years, Ann V. Blake and her children.

The family will receive friends on January 7, 2007 at from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne.

A Memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Pinto officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home. For further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com.