Ronald "Ronnie" Austin Bowes
1924-2012
Ronald "Ronnie" Austin Bowes of Golden
Grove, NB, which occurred on Friday, February 03, 2012 at the Saint
John Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born on September 27,
1924 in Saint John he was a son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth
"Bessie" (Green) Bowes. Ronnie was a graduate of the
University of New Brunswick, a veteran of the Canadian Air Force and
worked most of his life at the Mater Misericordiae Home on Waterloo
Street. He loved history, literature and sports, had an amazing memory
and could recite many poems by heart. He is survived by his daughters,
Brenda MacDonald (Gerald) of New Glasgow, NS, and Neville Wissmann of
French Village, NB; grandchildren, Christopher MacDonald (Jyl), Alana
Cano (Ivan), Elke Bohdanowicz (Andrew) and John Wissmann (Julie);
great-grandson, Thomas Bohdanowicz and numerous nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by four brothers, Allan, Richard "Dick",
John "Jack" and Edwin; one sister Irene.
By the request of the family there will be no visiting. A
funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm
from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424). Interment
will take place in St. Patrick's Church Cemetery, French Village. For
those who wish, remembrances to the IWK Children’s Hospital
would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and
remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.
Condolences
While I was saddened to hear that Ronnie had passed, I am thankful that over the past year+ I was able to meet Ronnie. His wonderful stories and poetry were both entertaining and enlightening. My condolences to all of his family.
— Harold E. Wright
Neville, so sorry to here of your Dad's passing,my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Dave
— David MacDonald
Neville:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Peace, prayers and blessings.
Chris MCGrath
— Chris McGrath
So sad to hear this news... It was a true pleasure meeting again and reminisceing by hearing Mr.Bowes tell some lovely old Kirkpatrick family stories your he recieted so well.. While visiting with my mother discovering your Dad on the same floor at the SJRH ..He was a true Gem.. Sending prayers and thoughts your way at this time of Great Loss......
— Frances Chisholm,Alanna Britt
Dear Neville,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember him as a lovely person and I know he is now dancing with the angels. xoxoxoand God bless, Margie and David Paradis
— Margaret and David Paradis
I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing . Dad and I were just talking to him before Christmas, when Dad was in the ward just around the corner from him . Ronnie and Dad had a great chat . God Bless! Ann and Joe
— Ann McKinney and Joe Chamberlain
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Remembering the goods times you shared together will hopefully makes it easier for you.
— Gerard & Judy McGuire
Read in the paper that your Dad is being laid to rest today. So Sorry that I can not attend as I have to have Michael at the hospital fi=or 11:30. Take care and keep smiling!!!
— Dianne O'Brien
