1934
2019
EAST KINGSTON, N.H. - Janet Lee (Palmer) Bowley, 84, a long-time resident of East Kingston, N.H., peacefully passed away at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, N.H. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 following a brief illness.
Born in 1934, the daughter of the late Bertrand T. Palmer and Edith (Bent) Palmer, Janet spent the most of her life in East Kingston, N.H. where she completed schooling and started her family. She spent part of her retirement years in Florida for 15 years with her late husband, Elmer Bowley, where they resided in Jamaica Bay, a quaint community in the Fort Myers area. There, she was active in her church and made many dear friends. In 2015, she returned to her roots in New Hampshire. In 2018, Janet moved with her family up to the Great North Woods region of New Hampshire and became a resident of Milan.
Surviving members of Janet's family include two daughters, Patricia L. (Bowley) Hall, currently residing in Florida with her husband Dana Hall, and Debra E. (Bowley) Boudreau, currently residing in New Hampshire with her husband David C. Boudreau, and one son, Mark A. Morrill, currently residing in Massachusetts with his wife Patti Morrill. Janet leaves behind one grandson, four granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren.
Predeceased before Janet was one older brother, Richard Palmer, and two older sisters, Isabel (Palmer) Avery and Gertrude (Palmer) Jewell. She also has many nieces and nephews.
Those that personally remember Janet, will recall that she had a passion for creativity. She loved creating beautiful music on the organ. She shared her musical talent in church, as an organist and member of the choir. In Florida, she owned a large Lowrey organ and performed for her neighbors and friends in her home. Janet also possessed a special talent for sewing, crocheting, knitting and other crafts. Her favorite pastime was crocheting. In her retirement, Janet spent many hours each day crocheting beautiful lap robes which she generously donated to local hospice centers and nursing/rehab homes in the communities which she lived. She made beautiful heirloom gifts for her family members. In her younger years she enjoyed gardening, preserving garden produce and cooking. For recreation, Janet played Bingo and Scrabble regularly and enjoyed going on cruises with her husband Elmer.
SERVICES: A graveside memorial and burial service is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. for family members and close friends at Hillside Cemetery in East Kingston, N.H. A luncheon will be provided following the service at the East Kingston Methodist Church.
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It is nice to reflect and remember such a special person. She added love and laughter to our lives. I remember her gardens and the beautiful flowers she raised. She was so artistic and I envied her the talent she had for all arts and crafts. She did beautiful work. She loved her family and was an example of we are to live and share with others. You are missed, Aunt Janet.
Lynne and Fred Palmer
August 24, 2021
Aunt Janet was a kind, sweet person who loved to laugh and share time with her family. We loved to visit with she and Uncle Eddie through the years when we would come to NH. She loved the church in East Kingston and enjoyed being part of the music ministry. She will be greatly missed by many people.
Our prayers are with all of her family during this sad time.
Lynne Palmer
September 7, 2019
RIP Aunt Janet
Sally Parrish
August 30, 2019
Aunt Janet was a special lady. I greatly enjoyed coming to Florida to visit her and Uncle Elmer when my mother, Trude ( Gertie) lived with them. She will be greatly missed. RIP Love you Aunt Janet. Enjoy your revisiting with mom and the rest of your heavenly family .
Sally Parrish
August 30, 2019
Rest in Peace Janet. Prayers for our family and friends during this sad times.
Joseph Hart-Bowley
August 29, 2019
I had the pleasure of getting to know Janet at the many nights spent crafting at Deb's house. Janet would occasionally pipe up with a funny one liner. We shared a lot of laughs. I also spent the last few years playing online Scrabble with her. I will miss the six continuous running games! Thinking of all her family.
Lynn Coolen
August 29, 2019
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