Ronald Francis « Ronnie » Bowman
1945-2019
We are deeply saddened to
announce Ronald Francis « Ronnie » Bowman, age 73 of
Monastery, Antigonish County, passed away peacefully on October 21,
2019, at home.
Born in Antigonish, he was a son
of the late Francis « Fin » and Kathleen « Kay »
(DeCoste) Bowman.
Ronnie started his work as an
automotive detailer with M & M Motors and then moved to Keltic
Motors in Antigonish where he spent the next 42 years until his
retirement.
Being a faithful parishioner of
St. Peter’s Parish, he was an active member of The Holy Name
Society and often volunteered his time to help cater the Ladies Night
Banquet, park cars at funerals, and maintain the parish
cemetery.
Everyone knew Ronnie as a kind
and humble person who never hesitated to lend a helping hand to his
neighbours and friends or pay a visit to those in the hospital or in
the community.
He was an avid Montreal
Canadiens fan who enjoyed music, socializing at dances and kitchen
parties, as well as his annual trip to Riverside Speedway to take in a
race. He took extreme pride in tending to his gardens, antique cars,
and decorating for any occasion.
He is survived by his daughter,
Janice (Glenn) DeCoste, Little Harbour; his pride and joy, his two
grandchildren, Rebecca and Sarah; siblings, Shirley (late Ronald)
LeVangie, Frankville; Sandra (Stephen) Webb, Havre Boucher; Terrance
(Charmaine), Ashdale; Cathy (Wayne) Hamblin, Lower Sackville, NS; Joan
(Jerry) Berkvens, Pomquet; Janet (Robert) Fraser, Pictou; special
friend, Marie MacDonald and her daughter, Leanne, Monastery; and many
other relatives including several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents and
his wife Catherine « Kaye ».
Visitation will be held Thursday
from 7 to 9pm and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in C.L Curry Funeral
Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be
held Saturday at 11:00am in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie,
Fr. John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish
cemetery.
In Memoriam, donations may be
made to the IWK Hospital or the St. Peter’s Parish Holy Name
Society. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
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19452019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ronald Francis Ronnie Bowman 19452019..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia