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It is with heavy hearts the family of Don Bowen announce his passing at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 79. He will be forever cherished by his wife Gail Bowen (nee Reid). Don and Gail shared a beautiful marriage of 58 years together. Don will be deeply missed by his children Andy and Sherrie (Grant Wonnacott) Brown. Loved and incredibly proud grandpa of Jessie (Stephany), Daniel, and Sara. Loved great-grandfather to the first of his great-grandchildren, Ellie Bowen. Brother to the late Mary Hedger, David Bowen and Roger Bowen and son to the late Jessie Bowen. Don will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews. Especially to his niece Cathy Hedger who he shared a wonderful friendship with. Don’s family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Northumberland Hills Hospital especially to the staff on 2B, Palliative Care and Dr. Emma Smith. Thank you for all your care and compassion in making Don’s final days comfortable. Cremation has taken place and at this time there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.
My sincere condolences to the Bowen family on the passing of Don. I had the privilege of meeting Don while attending school in Toronto and staying with family at the Cobourg apartment. Always looked forward to the end of the day and having a cold refreshment on the lounge with Don and talking about our passion for ball. A true gentleman, may he Rest In Peace.
Sherry and family.. I am so sorry to hear the passing of your dad. He always made us laugh. Such a wonderful person. He was also the first person to take me to the track..great memories growing up with you and your family. Sending hugs to you, Andy and your mom.
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherri, Jessie and family, John and I were very sorry to hear of Mr. Bowen's passing. I met him many years ago and he was a very kind and welcoming. Sending our sincere condolences.
Gail, Andy, and Sherrie, Sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
My sincere condolence Gail ,Andy,and Sherri,thinking of you all at this time in the loss of your father and husband .may you rest in peace Donny.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends of Don.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Gail, Andy, Sherrie & families! Don was always smiling, & a wonderful man to work with! So sorry for your loss!
Gail, Andy and Sherrie LEE and I send our deepest condolences to your family in the passing of a great husband, father and grandfather. Don will be certainly missed by many, you are in our thoughts and prayers ? ❤️
Gail, Andy, Sherrie and family. I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was an amazing soul, and will be missed. ❤️
One of the nicest families from the old neighborhood. My sincere condolences to Mrs Bowen, Andy, Sherrie and their families on the loss of Mr. Bowen.
Sorry for your loss sending prays your way.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
Both Jamie and I are sad to hear this news. Out deepest condolences Gail, Sherrie and Andy. Jamie misses his chats with Don.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Dear Gail, Sherrie, Andy and Bowen Family. I’ve felt connected to the entire Bowen family for as long as I can recall. Thinking of you all during this sad time. My sincerest condolences.
I would like to send my condolences to the Bowen family, had lots of laughs with Don at the track....obviously bet on the same horses that race...LOL....been a while, but he was always good to catch up with I seen him..may he rest in peace.
Please accept my condolences at the loss of Don someone I have known for some time. Rest In Peace.
Sorry to here of Don’s passing he was always a friend from Central School to playing ball in the Cobourg Men’s League rest in peace.
Sorry to hear about Donny. Alf has lots of fun stories about him and Don when they where young. RIP
Gail, Sherri, and Andy.Our condolences on Don's passing.
I liked Don very much, was always hoping to run into him somewhere but never did so haven’t seen him since we retired,
My sincere condolences to Gail and Family. I worked with Don for many years at "The Foods". I also remember Don playing Bingo when the IOOF club was working it. A good guy and great to be around. Jack Scott
Sincerest condolences to Gail,Andy, Sherrie , and family at Don’s passing. I enjoyed working with Don at Kraft for many years. He was always friendly, with a good sense of humour, and willing to help. I am sure he will be missed by many. RIP Don.
Ric & I are so very sorry to hear of Don's passing , We both worked with Don and what a wonderful guy . Our sincere condolences to you Gail and Family . Ric & Marion
John and I, just want you to know we are thinking of you, Gail, and your family at this difficult time. May your memories of Don help you through this.
Gail, I am so very sorry to hear of Don passing away......I lived at the apartment that you both lived in 6 yrs ago and Don was so very helpful with me around my car.....he was a very kind and caring man.....may he rest in peace.......
To Gail and family. So sorry for your loss. Loved talking to Don -always telling an interesting story and always so helpful. Cherish the memories.
Sherrie, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Our condolences for your loss.
So very sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. I enjoyed working with Donnie for many years at General Foods/Kraft. He was always a pleasure to work with and I enjoyed sharing many laughs with him as well. My heartfelt condolences to all of the family. RIP Donnie ?❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Love Carol
Gail, Andy and Sherrie, I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was a gentle man. We share a long history as I knew Donnie when I was a kid . He was friends with my older brother. I later met you Gail and we had babies together. I think at one point I even babysat Andy and Sherrie. I'm so glad you have them to support you during this difficult time. I think of you all fondly. Take care.
Our thoughts are with you. Hope your many memories help ease your pain.
So sorry to hear about Don he was a great guy. My condolences go out to you Gail and your family. Take one day at a time.
Gail,Sherrie, Andy ,We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Donnie.Our condolences to you and your family. I have known Donnie since grade nine in high school .We were in the same room together, June worked with Donnie at General Foods. Donnie had a great personality and sense of humour.RIP Donnie.
Gail and family, we are so sorry to hear the passing of Don, he was a good neighbour for many years.
Sherri and family our deepest condolences. Sending hugs your way.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
My deepest sympathies to the Bowen family. You were all a large part of my childhood and I have many happy memories of spending a lot of time at your house. The fun we had will be a lasting memory for me. Mr. Bowen was always very nice to me and I am so very sorry he has passed away but I hope you all have your own happy memories to help you in the days ahead. Much love to all.
Sending our condolences to the Bowen family. Cherish the memories
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Bowen family. Tammy and Terry Simpson.
Sherrie, Andy and family, We send you our deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Wamboldt Family
Hugs to the family. He was such a friendly guy. Cherish the memories
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Dearest Gail, Sherrie, Andy and family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come. Thinking of you and sending warm hugs filled with love❤️
Our deepest condolences to sherry and family
Sherrie We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our deepest sympathies Theresa and Gerry
My condolences to Roger and David and the Bowen family.
Sorry Andy for your loss. George Taylor
sorry to hear of Dons passing he will be greatly missed
Many thoughts prayers & deepest sympathies are with Gail & the Family in the loss of your loved one , so sorry..
Condolences to the Bowen family having worked with all the brothers and sister at one time or another I have great memories also son Andy a chip off the old block ??
Gail and all family members. Thinking of you at this time. Special thoughts for Sherrie and Andy. Don will always be in my prayers. May he RIP--Sincerely, Jayne Johnston
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a lovely person. He will be missed by all who new him.
Andy & Sherrie So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Sending hugs to you both.
Andy & Sherry, So sorry for your loss, losing a parent is never easy, cherish the memories. Thinking of you.
Sorry to hear about Don, are thoughts go out to your family at this most difficult time.
Dear Gail, Sherry and Andy. Deb and I are so sorry to hear of Donny’s passing. A nicer man we’ve never known. He touched us in such a significant way that over the years we often remember our times with you guys and feel so lucky for having them. His sense of humor is unmatched. He’ll have them rolling with laughter as he starts his new journey. Our world was sure nicer when he was in it. Take care and comfort knowing how much he loved you guys.
Dear Gail and family,so sorry to hear of Dons passing.Went to School with Don and later worked with him at the Foods.I remember Don as a sincere worker and really took charge of being there for his family.
Dear Gail & Family , so sorry to hear of Don’s passing, many memories on the ball field, always nice to chat with u both! Take care, cherish ur great memories.
Gail, Andy and Sherrie: Our deepest condolences on the passing of Don. Mike speaks of him as someone he greatly looked up to growing up on James Street, living 2 doors down. In our teen's we never missed a men's league ball game in Vic Park when Don was playing.
My deepest condolences to the Bowen family’s. I had the pleasure of working and knowing Don at the “Foods” . Had many a laugh and conversation with him in his office, he always thought things through ,and made his decisions.RIP Don
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Thinking of you Gail, Sherrie, Andy and kids ..such a sad time..I don't remember ever meeting a sweeter man than Donnie..he will be missed.
Dear Gail, Andy and Sherrie, I was saddened to hear this. I have fond memories growing up having the Bowens for neighbors. I loved it when my Dad and Don got together, they always seemed to be laughing and carrying on about something. Forever in my heart. Condolences to everyone. RIP Don. xo
Dear Sherry, I was very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You and your family are in our prayers. May the beautiful memories you shared bring you comfort in the coming days.❤️
Dear Gail, Andy and Sherrie. Ron and I were saddened to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gail and Andy so sorry to hear of Don passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss ❤️
Sorry to read of Don's passing. My sincere condolences to the Bowen family.
Gail and Family ; We are so very sorry to see that Donnie has passed away , he was such a pleasant, kind gentleman. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time ..xx
My deepest condolences Andy and your family.
Dear Gail, Andy and Sherrie so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending our sincere condolences to Don’s family. We worked with Don for many years at General Foods / Kraft and are so sorry to learn of his passing.
Dear Gail,Andy, Sherrie & family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Tom and he have been such good friends for over sixty years so he has wonderful memories of their times together. Our thoughts are with you and you know we are here if you need anything at all. Love Barb & Tom
Thinking of you Gail during this difficult time! Jane Smith & girls ♥
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Andy. May he rest in peace.
To the whole Bowen clan, I am sincerely saddened to hear of Don passing and send really big (((hugs))) to everyone. He was a super great guy and I always think of him with great fondness.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
Dear Gail, Andy, Sherrie & families I’m so sorry to read of Donny’s passing. I’m more saddened to know that you have to travel down this road of grief. It isn’t an easy path but just remember all the wonderful times you had together from the ball fields to Florida and everything in between. Your memories with all the love and laughter will make it easier. Thinking of you all with love & prayers xo
Gail,Andy & Sherrie so sorry to hear of Don’s passing my thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time
Gail,Andy & Sherrie so sorry to hear of Don’s passing my thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time