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BOWATER Teresa Elaine Bowater, 39, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2011. She was born April 20, 1972, in Fort Wayne, IN and resided in Jacksonville since early childhood. Teresa is survived by her Children, Aaron and Teryn Dailey; Parents, Ronnie Bowater and Daniel Bowater; Sisters, Victoria Bowater, Aimee Pafford (Jason); Nieces, Zoe and Ava Pafford, and an abundance of family and friends. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, June 10, 2011, at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, 1649 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073. Fr. James Boddie will be the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 7, 2011.

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Anne bridgers

August 12, 2021

Reese! I miss you so much! I think of you everyday

anne bridgers`

July 23, 2021

i miss you

Anne Bridgers

August 30, 2020

Hello my dear friend! i wanted to send my love to you and let you know that you are not forgotten! i miss you and think of you often. i wonder all the time how your mom,dad and vicki and amy are doing. god bless my friend. love you

Anne Bridgers

March 1, 2020

Hey reese! I miss you! I will never forget you! I keep wanting to believe that you are just on another adventure and that you will call soon. Reality stinks! I miss you my friend!

Anne Bridgers

February 16, 2020

Hello my friend! I wanted to wish you a Happy Valentines Day! I know you must be driving all those angel men crazy. No disrespect just hoping that you are smiling! I have not heard from your mom & dad or vicki in a while. Sure hope that all is well. I miss you reese, everyday! I love you. Bridgers

Anne Bridgers

December 24, 2019

Hello my friend merry Christmas. I still miss you. I remember the times we've had. The many laughs. I love you

Anne Bridgers

December 14, 2019

I love you and miss you.

Bridgers

December 14, 2019

Merry Christmas my friend

Anne

December 14, 2019

I miss you,, I miss getting the phone call from my dad telling me to call you. You were always off on some adventure

janice sanders

March 2, 2012

DEAR RONNIE,
I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH LOOSING YOUR PRECIOUS CHILD;I LOST MY MOTHER 1 YEAR AGO. TERESA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON, SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL,INSIDE AND OUT. I WANT TO GO SEE YOU RONNIE. ONCE AGAIN I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Cora Mims

February 27, 2012

I only had the joy of meeting her when she was a baby but I still have that picture of her in my mind. She was beautiful then and even more beautiful as she grew older.

Bonnie Hester

February 24, 2012

such a beautiful girl,daughter,and sister and such a tragic end to her
precious life here on earth.As I pray for strength for those left who loved her
so,I know they will always grieve.Thank God for the Heaven He has prepared for us,and for the knowledge that the ones we loved are there

February 22, 2012

February 21, 2012

Karen O'Neill

February 21, 2012

Missing you every moment of every day! I will always LOVE YA!!

Pat Holliday

February 18, 2012

I always enjoyed your wonderful smile that seem to light up a room when you appeared.
It will be just a second bebore we see you again! Meanwhile, may the Holy Spirit greatly comfort your family.

This is Teresa's last photo, two days before she had accident..

Ronnie Bowater

February 8, 2012

heather dailey

February 5, 2012

this is for you... your light shines on..i still hear your laugh.i still see your pretty face in my dreams.. and i miss you terribly bad.i just wish i could pick up the phone and call you..but i cant...tear tear..you are now watching over me and this helps me get by..i love you teresa bowater...

heather dailey

February 5, 2012

i miss you teresa...tear tear.....

bonnie hester

October 12, 2011

Ronnie,I am so sorry for your pain,my heart hurts for you.I pray for you daily

September 6, 2011

EveLyn and Joe Wright

August 22, 2011

To all of The Bowater Family, I just heard about Teresa. Teresa always had a quick smile and laugh. I know she will be missed. The world is missing her, but, she is at peace - no pain - only pure happiness. I am so sorry for your loss.

July 3, 2011

To The Bowater Family,

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all! Shelia Gill

Troy Dreyer

June 30, 2011

Greetings to the bowater family!I am very upset about Teresa's passing.Though i havent seen Teresa in many years my heart remains with her.I do wish you all well the Bowater family has always been my family. And may Teresa rest in peace,IN LOVING MEMORY.....

Howard & Jennifer Bracero

June 20, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go to the Bowater family. We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter Teresa, Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to you all.

My favorite photo of Teresa...this was the true reflection of her soul in this picture....

Ronnie Bowater

June 17, 2011

Ronnie Bowater

June 16, 2011

I lost the most wonderful daughter a mother could have..there wasn't a day that went by that she didn't call me and tell me she loved me..she was walking LOVE..I feel like a piece of my heart is missing..I was also one of her best friends. I loved her wonderful smile and joy, she loved everyone and it didn't matter about their status or who they were..I knew her better than anyone and she is now in heaven and at peace...she loved her parents, and her children more than anything..she always loved her sisters ...God gave me her for 39 years and she never forgot that she was wanted and loved by all of us...thanks to all of you who were her true friends and celebrated her life and passing...thanks to St Catherine's Catholic Church for a wonderful service and their love...thanks to Hospice (you made our grief much easier to bear) God bless all of you and we shall never forget you...Ronnie

Theresa Parrish

June 14, 2011

Teresa.. I know you are tearin' it up in heaven.. your phone calls will be missed along with your sweet " I love you's " you always kept in touch and made sure your friends were doing okay. Your laughter was contagious and your spunk was addicting ! I will never forget those bright blues and that big beautiful smile.. No matter what, you were always there for your people and had their backs.. YOU will never be forgotten .. Rest In Peace girlfriend ! Until WE meet again.

sandra bailey

June 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bowater family. I hope peace comes, and came, quickly to this terribile tragedy..We will miss you so much..

Dodi Jud

June 10, 2011

Teresa,you are gone in body,but in spirit you will live on with me forever.Where you are now is the best it ever gets!!I take much comfort in knowing you are soaring about the heavens looking after me as my own personal angel.I will NEVER forget times we shared good&bad,they all had great meaning in this journey we call life,I am grateful for everyday God gave me to be your friend here on this earth!I will always love you.
Your friend-D

Lynette Taliaferro

June 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all! I'm so sorry for the loss of Teresa! Stay strong!

3 sisters, now only 2...we love you xoxo

vikki bowater

June 10, 2011

My dearest Teresa and best friend, you took a piece of my heart and some light from my soul when you left. I know you are free from the pain you felt but always covered with your maniacal laugh..LOL. I will never forget the good times we shared and the crazy things we did. You are so missed my beautiful sis and you touched so many lives. Rest for now we will be back together again forever one day and as dad would say when we laughed at the same time "IN STEREO, DAMN GIRLS"...LOL...Love you always...vikki

Lynn McDonald

June 9, 2011

Teresa was one of the sweetest girls that ever came to my home. She was always happy and met everything that came her way with a smile. She never expected anything from you but always had a hug and smile for you. She is truely free and at peace. Dan, Ronnie, Vicky and Aimee my thoughts and prayers are with you all of you. God Bless each one.

Kerry McIntosh

June 9, 2011

Teresa was one of a kind. You never felt uncomfortable around her. She always would put a smile on your face in the most difficult times of life. I take great comfort that she is with John now. The two best fun loving care free angels waiting for all of us to join them in eternal peace.

Lou Nettles

June 9, 2011

To the Family:

We a Majestic Machine & Engineering,Inc. do express our sincere sympathy and condolences to each of you at this time. We know words cannot ease the pain you must feel, but wish we could erase the sorrow in the loss of your beautiful loved one, Teresa.

I pray God will help you remember the love she felt for each of you and the joy she brought to your lives.

We send our love and prayers.

Sincerely,

Lou and Linda Nettles

Marilynn Caulder

June 9, 2011

You were on of my Daughters best friends, she will remember you always, you two grew up together, loved fought cryed, you both are two of the prettiest girls God created inside and out. You both did some of the craziest things but brought a lot of fun and laughter wherever you were. Leslie and I will think of you a lot, ENJOY YOUR PEACE. Ronnie and the girls, we love you. Teresa kiss my Lisa and tell her we miss and love her so much.

Hugs and lots of prayers,
Marilynn and Leslie

Aimee Bowater Pafford

June 8, 2011

My beautiful Teresa,I know you are soaring with the angels now,finally free. I will miss your contagious laugh, smiles and all the sweet little calls and messages you use to leave me and most of all, the biggest heart of anyone I know. Thank you for all the wonderful childhood memories and holidays that you made special for us. You are so loved and missed and your "little bird" will see you again someday. We love you always.

Robert Kauffman

June 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bowater family. I hope peace comes, and came, quickly to this terribile tragedy.

Joe & Crystal Eilerman

June 8, 2011

Our thoughts go out to the Bowater family in this time of sorrow.

June 8, 2011

Teresa, you and your family will be in my prayers. Thank you for enriching my life with your friendship.

Sheryl Dupre

June 8, 2011

Teresa, we will miss you. I will see you again, until then have fun! May God bless your children and family in this time of grief. I will always miss your laugh and excitement over life.

Karen O'Neill

June 8, 2011

Her greatest accomplishment and pride was her children. She spoke of them so often and of how much she loved them. I was proud to be her friend.
Teresa....I miss you terribly and will love you always.

Carmelita Guilfoyle

June 8, 2011

My condolences to you and your family.

Donna Tooman's Mother.

John Benton

June 8, 2011

Dear Ronnie,

My condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lee&Toni Sugg

June 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JANICE SANDERS

June 7, 2011

RONNIE, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT'S SO HARD TO LOOSE SOMEONE YOU LOVE SO MUCH! TERESA, WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

Chris & Nelson Pafford

June 7, 2011

We hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Teresa has been called home to a better place and one day you will be together again. Teresa will be watching over you until that day. She was a free spirit and will be missed by so many who loved her.

Kathleen Joiner (Mary's Daughter)

June 7, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Beverly Taylor

June 7, 2011

Ronnie and Dan, My heart is sad when I read this. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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