Christopher Bower, 51, of Franklin passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Christopher was born August 25, 1961 in Ithaca, NY the son of the late Lawrence A. Bowers and Barbara (Kenyon) Bower.

Christopher was an angel in disguise, and a very good person.

Christopher is survived by his loving family, his mother, Barbara, his sisters, Debbi Hutchins, and Vicki (Joe) Tabor, his caregiver, Elissa Volkes and his many friends at Community Living Skills in Walton. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Bower.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on January 14, 2013 at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM where services will be held at 12:30 PM with the Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays, officiating.