BOWES, Alexander «Buddy» Curtis
Sydney
It is with great sorrow that we, the family of Alexander
Curtis Bowes, announce his passing at the age of 88. Affectionately
referred to by all as «Buddy», he passed away
peacefully in the loving care of the palliative care nurses at the
Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Friday, December 8,
2017.
Buddy was predeceased by his loving wife, Marion (Urquhart);
parents, Robert and Gladys (Walker) Bowes; beloved brother, John Bowes
and sister-in-law, Joan Bowes; beloved sisters, Christine Metcalf and
Ann Joans. Buddy was also predeceased by his loving, later in life
companion, Marie Griffins.
Buddy is survived by daughters, Cathy (Rudy) Pace and Adele
(Ken) Graham; grandchildren, Meghan (Stephen), Sean, Jessica, Kendra,
Conor and Robin; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Stephanie, Jesse,
Alexandra, Sydney, Grace and Isabella; great-great-granddaughter,
Elizabeth Pace and many cherished nieces and nephews.
Buddy had a wonderful 40 year career as a locomotive
conductor with Devco Railway, following in his father’s, as
well as other Bowes men’s footsteps. Buddy was a longtime
member of Trinity United Church in Whitney Pier and enjoyed many
pursuits in his retirement years. He loved travelling, swimming at the
polar bear beach, skating, puzzle making and playing cards. Buddy also
got great joy out of enjoying home cooked meals prepared by his
sister, Chris and daughters, Cathy and Adele. Buddy was a wonderful,
kind, quiet and generous man and will be missed by many, including
neighbor and friend, Lindsey LeJeune.
Special thanks go to the nurses and doctors in palliative
care, specifically Dr. Burns and Beth Latham, for the impeccable care
provided to Buddy in his final weeks. The family would also like to
thank the wonderful VON nurses, meals on wheels program and the
fantastic volunteers in palliative care. Lastly, his daughters, Cathy
and Adele were honored to be his primary caregivers in his last
months. We’ll miss you Dad.
Funeral service will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on
Wednesday, December 12, 2017, at 11 a.m., with Archdeacon Brenda Drake
officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Palliative Care.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at
www.sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alexander Buddy Bowes 19292017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia

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