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William Bowers Obituary

69, of Salem NH, formerly of Cambridge, Aug. 15, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Janice M. (Lane). Father of Bob Bowers & wife Gayle of Tewksbury, Sean Bowers of Lowell, Alan Bowers & wife Susan of Melrose, Janice Price of Salem NH, & the late William Bowers Jr. Brother of Carl Bowers of Sarasota FL. & the late Donald Bowers of Sudbury. Also survived by a daughter-in-law, Anne Bowers of Dracut, 9 grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Visiting Tues., Aug. 19th, 5-8pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave., (Rte 111), ACTON. Funeral service Wed., Aug. 20th at noon at the funeral home, with burial following in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge. US Army Vet.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 17, 2008.

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DAVID NASH

August 24, 2008

i was sorry to hear of your loss. my family and I have the same
memories as joann bill was a man that everyone will remember miss.we will alway have the memories of wymans and the roll your father played in those memories.
DAVE NASH & FAMILY

lenny wahlgren jr

August 19, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Brenda Crowley

August 18, 2008

Too soon to be sending our sympathy for another loss in your family. Mr. Bowers was a kind, gentle and fun man and we were fortunate to have gotten to know him. Although due to his illmess he was already missed at Matt and Tim's birthday parties, he will never be forgotten. Now Billy Jr. has his dad with him to also watch over his family and all of us who he touched while here. God Bless all of you and our thoughts are with you. The Crowley's (Chris, Brenda, Ryan, Evan and Derek!)

james & cathy gibbs

August 18, 2008

my deapest sympathy,he was a good friend and long time buddy, he will be missed by us all.

Jo-Ann Crosby

August 18, 2008

I remember all the fun we had at Wyman's with Mr. and Mrs. Bowers and all the kids. I remember how my father and Mr. Bowers used to play tricks on each other all the time. I remember how Mr. Bowers would come home at night and take a swim at Stacey's Beach and Rob and I (and Gayle, eventually) would jump in and take a swim with him. He used to make this really loud "blabbabbabba" noise in the water and chase us around like he was a sea monster. It used to scare us when we were little. Ahh, those were the days. The Crosby family will always remember Mr. Bowers, especially my father, and we will miss him dearly. Love, Jo

Thomas Glassett

August 17, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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