In Loving Memory of Dorothy Bowser It is with great sadness
that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy “Dot, Mum,
Nannie, Dottie” (Baker) Bowser in Moncton, NB, on July 22, 2022
at the age of 81. She was born in West Jeddore, NS, to Douglas and Iva
(Kent) Baker. Dorothy worked for the provincial government of NS for
her entire career, retiring in 1994. She took great pride in all that
she did, and that included her job. She would say to me, “if it
is off by a penny it could be off by a million dollars”. She
worked in reconciliations in the Finance Department. Dot lived in
Musquodoboit Harbour for most of her adult life, where she had many
friends. There, she toiled endlessly to build a beautiful flower
garden over pretty much every inch of the property! She loved every
minute of it, of course. People still talk about these gardens and in
the day would ask permission to come and take professional photos for
graduation, weddings, etc. In 2002, Dot moved to New Brunswick to be
close to her daughter, Debi, very likely hoping there would eventually
be a grandchild. She got her wish when along came her beloved Julie.
Dot will be remembered as generous, friendly, fun and a fiercely
independent soul. She was someone who would frequently chat with a
stranger or go out of her way to help a friend. She was always there
for her family, taking care of Miss Julie any time she was asked,
weeding Debi’s garden or picking berries and making jam. She
was a strong lady, living life on her terms. We miss you, mum. Dot is
survived by her daughter Debi, her ‘favourite
son-in-law’ Victor, the pride and joy of recent years her
granddaughter Julie and her siblings; Gladys (Reg), Florence (late
Ogle) and Douglas (Eileen). She was predeceased by her parents, her
brother Warren (late Neva), Debi’s father/Dot’s
former husband Glen and other beloved family members. There will be a
graveside goodbye to Dot at the West Jeddore United Baptist Cemetery,
Lower West Jeddore, NS on Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor
Aubrey Deslatte. Dot was cremated, as per her wishes, and arrangements
were impeccably taken care of by Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home Riverview,
NB. You can send condolences or share a memory at
www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca. Donations can be made to the Canadian Heart and
Stroke Foundation in memory of Dot.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dorothy Bowser 1941 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
Debi, I was shocked to see your Mom’s obituary in the paper. I often wondered how she was doing and how you were doing. I don’t know if you remember or not but I babysat you for a while as you had a broken leg. I looked after you until you were free to run again. Once again I’m sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Take care you Victor and Julie. Love Mary Young and Wilfred Clooney xo