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Irma Bowen Obituary
Irma E. Bowen, 91, of Holland, Vermont passed away on July 13, 2019 in Newport. She was born on November 28,1927 in Newport to Ernest and Lillian (Cole) Farrar. In 1944 she married Arland Bowen who predeceased her in 1975.
Irma was cook for North Country Union High School for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the United States and with her daughter after her husband died. She went hunting with the family at their camp in East Haven, and many hours working with a variety of crafts which she gave to family and friends as well as selling at craft shows. Irma also liked gardening and taking care of her flowers and plants.
Irma was a member of Holland Methodist Ladies Aid.
She is survived by her children: Joyce McDonald of Holland, VT, Raymond Bowen and his wife Denise of Newport, VT, and Terry Lumbra and her husband DeForest of Holland, VT, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren,10 great great grandchildren, by her siblings: Ernest Farrar and his wife Sherry of St. Albans, VT, and Elsie Abel of Newport, VT., also by her daughter-in-law Dawn Bowen of Derby Line, VT, sisters-in-law Carolyn Farrar of Derby, VT, and Irene Farrar of Derby Line, VT,
She was predeceased by her son Arland Bowen, her siblings: Blanche Monfette, Stanley Farrar, Louis Clement, Arthur Farrar, Richard Farrar, brother-in-laws Alfred Monfette and Henry Abel Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday July 18, 2019 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. John Genco officiating. Interment will follow in Meade Hill Cemetery in Holland, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory to the Holland Community Church, in care George & Anna Whitelaw, 242 Holland Pond Road, Derby Line, VT 05830. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford & Bouffard Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Memories and Condolences
for Irma Bowen
Joan Kinney Collins
August 8, 2019
To My Dear Forever Friend Dawn and all the Bowen Family. My sincere sympathy to the entire Bowen family . May you all share loving memories during this sad time. Joan Kinney Collins and Family
Vicky Davis
July 28, 2019
Joyce, Raymond, Terry, Sonny and family;
Walt and I are saddened to hear of Irma's passing. We pray that God's comforting presence will ease the burden of your loss.
I love you all and am honored to be a part of your family. Irma kept in touch all those years and kept me informed of the family.
Love, Vicky, Walt, Clay, Beth and our extended family.
Judith (Prive) Gilman
July 26, 2019
To my deeply condolences to the Bowen & Farrar family. Irma and My Mom, Beryl (Webb) Prive were cousins and the same age. I remember Irma when she always came to visit my Grandmother, Mabel (Cole) Webb many times. Irma and I shared lots of Genealogy materials and she would travels all over and did excellent job. Also enjoyed seeing her at the many Crafts shows over the years. Irma resembles the same as my Mom with a BIG HEART OF GOLD, always helping anyone in needs, and always loved their smiles. Now they can be together in Heaven.
Frannie Clark
July 24, 2019
Tracy, Kim Emma & Dawn,
My Sincere Sympathy to you and your entire
family. Irma was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. Hold onto all the memories
that you have, they will give you comfort in
the future.
With Sympathy,
Frannie Clark
Nancy T. Pelletier
July 21, 2019
Bowen family. Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you the family. Nancy T. & John Pelletier
Dale Farrar
July 20, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to Aunt Irma and her family sorry for your loss. She was a great lady that lived a long life God bless you all.
Tina Rolfe
July 18, 2019
RIP Aunt Irma when ever I smell perked coffee I think about waking up at your place smelling the coffee and listening to you and Uncle mom and dad talking.give dad a big hug and kiss for me up
Blaine & Norma Perkins
July 18, 2019
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family! RIP Irma.
Rose McMann
July 17, 2019
Please accept our sympathies on Aunt Irma's passing.
Rose McMann & family
Mike and Mary Lou Jacobs
July 17, 2019
To all the Bowens and extended family, we are very sorry to hear about Mrs. Bowen. She had a good long life and a great family. Sincerely,
Cheryl Marandola
July 17, 2019
Joyce, Raymond, Terry and family.
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person and always enjoyed visiting with her at church. Sorry I won't be able to make her service.
Sincerely
Cheryl Marandola
Don and Dian Mackintosh
July 17, 2019
Our hearts go out to Joyce, Raymond, Terry and Dawn on your Mom's passing. She was such a sweet and upbeat lady. I know you will all miss her very much. She and Mom are going to make a ruckus in heaven!!!! Bless you all.
Diana and Ernie Emmerson
July 17, 2019
Dear Joyce, Raymond, Terry, Dawn and families.
We sent our deepest condolences on your loss. Irma was always so active in the Town, a respected citizen of Holland. She will be missed.
Sincerely, Diana and Ernie
Nan Green
July 16, 2019
Joyce and Family:
I didn't know Irma, but I know all of you children, and she had to have been a wonderful woman having given birth to the wonderful people you are. Joyce, my heart goes out to you. Having lost my mom I know it is not going to be easy for you, but remember the special times with her. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
Nancy Green
Suzanne Moulton
July 16, 2019
So sorry to hear about Irma. A wonderful lady. Will always have warm memories of taking the kids Christmas caroling to her. She was always warm and welcoming. Sending Love and hugs.
Diane Judd
July 16, 2019
My sincere sympathy to you all. She was definitely one of a kind and I enjoyed visiting with her.
Robert & Tina Favreau
July 16, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
So sorry for your loss.
Reginald Carpenter
July 16, 2019
I have known the Bowen family for many years. Irma was a wonderful mother and friend. She would do anything for you. She was a hard worker,but always had a smile.
Stacy Emerson
July 15, 2019
Raymond, Joyce and Terry...I'm so glad I got to spend the time with your mom that I did and that we became so close. She really was my little best friend and I love her dearly! I'm going to miss her so much! Going back to work today was not the same. My thoughts are with you all and sending so much love to all of you! Thank you for trusting me and my crew to care for her
Jim Kinney
July 15, 2019
Our deepest sympathy for the entire Bowen family. My mother, Cecile Kinney worked with Irma for years at Newberrys store in Newport and rode back and forth with her. I can remember my mom often talking about things the two of them did!! Irma was a kind lady with a BIG HEART. May she Rest In Peace. Jim Kinney and Family.
Rebecca McDonald
July 15, 2019
You were such a beautiful soul. With all your strength I thought nothing could ever bring you down and it hasnt. You made your way right up to heaven❤ Love you always
JoAnn McDonald
July 15, 2019
My Thoughts, Prayers and Love are with you all.
Norma Baraw
July 15, 2019
What a wonderful lady she was& always will be.Rip Gram.xoxo
Joyce,Raymond,Terry & all the family.the great memories will get you all thru this sad time.My prayers are with you all.
June Sheltra
July 15, 2019
My deepest sympathies, Raymond & Denise and the entire family.
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