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Robert Bowers Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late Ernest E. and Ethel (Howarth) Bowers, he lived in Cranston for 21 years before moving to Johnston 8 years ago.
Mr. Bowers had been a moldmaker for the former M.J. Enterprises for many years until he retired in 1996.
He is survived by his children, Rosemarie A. Mancini of Providence, Julie A. Leveille and James R. Bowers, both of Johnston; a brother, James H. Bowers of Laramie, WY; a sister, Virginia Bowers of Pawtucket; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Robert J. Bowers and brother of the late Ernest H. Bowers and Barbara Smith.
His funeral will be Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886, in his memory, will be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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David Mackie
August 27, 2007
Tommy,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
The Mackies
Jeff Anderson
August 24, 2007
Tommy, my prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn
August 23, 2007
Jen,
I am very sorry for your loss
Chris Bowers
August 22, 2007
Dear Julie,Jimmy and Rose Marie,
My mother and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. She especially regrets not keeping in touch over the years. I hope that all of you are doing okay. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Jason Bettez
August 22, 2007
Tom D'Angelo & family - My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Smith
August 21, 2007
Dear Cousin Rosemarie,Julie and Jimmy,
sorry to hear about your Dad, Our prayers are with you.
John and Crystal Smith
Anne & Bob Buteau
August 21, 2007
Dear Rose & Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Rose, you have our telephone number and email address, please call or write if you need anything, or if you just need to talk.
Love,
Barbara Hanley
August 21, 2007
Cousins Rosemarie and Julie and Jimmy, So sorry to hear about your father. He was a wonderful man. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love, Cousin Barbara Hanley and her husband Ken. (Auntie Barbara Smith's daughter)
Dora (Pagliaro) Charboneau
August 21, 2007
Dearest Julie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Marian Poirier
August 21, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad - He was so nice - we had a lot of fun with him over the years. He will be missed.
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Dennis &
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