Joe Bowman

Died: December 3, 2013 | Place: Parkwood Hospital

Obituary

BOWMAN, Joe “Mayor of Manor Park”….

Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Joe Bowman in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Grace Bowman. Loving father of Fred, Ray and Kathy, Stu and Lisa, Doug and Laura, and David and Tammy. Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 15 great grand-children. Will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. The family would like to thank the staff at Parkwood Hospital for their care and support. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at the Church of The Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9 on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 10 am with Reverend Teresa Corrigan officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

15 Comments

  1. Charlene Gorrie December 4, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    So sorry to hear of Mr. Bowmans passing.My thoughts and prayers go out to all his sons and their families. Anyone who grew up in Manor Park knew what a truly kind man he was. He will be remembered always.

  2. MARG AND KAREN CAMBRIDGE December 4, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. .REMEMBERING YOUR FATHER WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT.

  3. DONNA LILEY KLEINJAN December 4, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    REMEMBERING THE MANY YEARS AT EPIPHANY CHURCH WITH JOE.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

  4. Audrey Fowler December 5, 2013 at 3:29 am

    Sincere condolences to all the family, R.I.P. Mr Bowman.

  5. Fred Smith December 5, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Ray, Doug ,Dave, My thoughts are with you.

  6. Audrey December 5, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Joe, I remember all the Sunday dishes we washed together, may you rest peacefully now.

  7. Lynda and Spike December 5, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with the family at this time and always.

  8. Desi Desjardine December 5, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    My condolences go out to all the Bowman’s . Joe was a great neighbor ,he helped many people through the years. R.I.P Joe you will be missed .

  9. Wayne Thibodeau December 6, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    On behalf of myself, great nephew of Joe, my sister Sharon Berling (Thibodeau) of Calgary and my mother, niece of Joe, Wanda Thibodeau (Bernard) of St. Marys, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences to Uncle Joe’s family and friends. He is fondly remembered as a wonderful gentleman by us all. May he rest in eternal peace. Love Wayne

  10. Barbara Southward December 6, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Sharing your loss. Deepest sympathy.Happy memories of shared times together.
    Barbara Jeannie Judy Gord John Hilliard.

  11. Marilyn Wood McCombie December 7, 2013 at 1:42 am

    So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a very sweet man and when I think of home I remember him always smiling when we went in his store for candy. Send a big hug to all of you and hope his memory holds gives you some peace of mind.

  12. jeannie hilliard December 7, 2013 at 6:52 am

    Sorry for your loss My prayers are with all of you in this sad time. You and your families will always be in my heart as i will always remember the times we spent together your family and mine.

  13. Dave Brochu December 8, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    So sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences to the whole Bowman family.

  14. Ruth Korchuk and Steve Sims December 9, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I just heard of Joe’s passing. Stu, Fred, Doug, Dave and Raymond, my heart goes out to you all and your families. I remember so fondly the time I spent at Joe and Grace’s house years ago. What a wonderful kind man he was. I fondly remember his sense of humour at Xmas with all his surprises for Grace. My thoughts are with you all at this time. Ruth

  15. Leo F. Carroll December 16, 2013 at 8:29 am

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your father,
    We your friends will be beside you to support you,
    Let your father’s soul rest in peace and bless you and your family,
    My deep condolences!

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