Rae Bower
1924-2020
Bower, Rae
(Nee Waters, Webb)
Passed away with her son by her side on Sunday, February 16,
2020 at the age of 96. Predeceased by her first husband
Lawrence Webb (1964) and second husband Eric Bower (2015).
Proud and devoted Mum to Larry (Linda) Webb of Fergus.
Cherished Gran to Cherilyn of Elora, and Allison (Ryan England) of
Fergus. Very proud G.G. to Nolan, Chloe, Nora, Maeve and
Darren. Remembered by stepchildren Eric (Carolyn) Bower of
San Francisco, California, the late Ruth (2006), (Patrick and Judy)
Smith of Sarto Manitoba, Ken (Karen) Bower of Guelph and John (the
late Deborah (2014)) Bower of Guelph and their families.
Honorary Mum to Dean (Marion) Irwin of Ariss. Also fondly
remembered by nieces and nephews in Ontario, New Brunswick and
Scotland.
Rae was one of 9 children and as a war bride, emigrated from
Blackburn, Scotland to Tara, Ontario, to live her adult life in
Canada. After Lawrence’s passing, Ray and Larry
moved to Guelph. It was there she met and married
Eric. Rae was a proud past member of Beatrice Rebekah Lodge
No. 12 and was an accomplished lawn bowler and curler. Most
recently she enjoyed living at Heritage River in Elora and being close
to her family. Rae’s family would like to thank
all the staff of Heritage River for their care and kindness over the
past 3 years.
Friends are invited to the GILCHRIST
CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi
Street, Guelph on Saturday, February 22,
2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 1:00
p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers,
donations the War Amps, or to Grove’s Memorial Hospital,
Fergus, ON would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your
memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
19242020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rae Bower 19242020..
Décès pour la Ville:Guelph, Province: Ontario