William H. Bowen DSc, Ph.D.

Bill looked after me like one of the family as a visiting graduate student in the summer of 1986. I heard him lecture many times. He was a true gentleman and a proud Irishman. I would hope his memory will be served with some provision of the opportunity I had to visit and study at Rochester for Irish dental students.

Dear Carole and the rest of the Bowen Family. I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although it's already been 17 years since we moved to Virginia, I still remember vividly the great fun we had while hunting together with GVH and riding in Mendon Ponds Park. Having lost my life partner, too, Carole, I know some of what you're going through. Take care...and remember the old cliches are true: Life is for the living, etc. I know your family will be of great comfort to you you. Gale...

My sincere condolences to Carole and family. Bill was a mentor and friend that I appreciated very much. I will miss our fun chats and emails analyzing the Irish soccer teams performances. I wish I could have made it to his funeral to pay my respects, but I was in Ireland at the time.

My sincere condolences. Bill was a gentleman with a good sense of humour and warm Irish personality. He was one of the giants in his field of scientific research and a rock solid member of the research community - he will be sadly missed and long remembered for his many contributions.

Tony Smith

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalm 29:11

I am in complete shock at the sudden death of Bill. I am in California & want you to know you & your family are in my heart & prayers.
Hope to see you on my return to Rochester. Stay strong. Angie Capone

We are Orrie & Mary Capone's family in San Diego, Ca. We extend our deepest sympathy to all the family in this time of sorrow. Orrie & Mary dearly loved "Uncle Bill". God bless you all. You are in our prayers.

On behalf of the AADR, as its current President, I offer our condolences on the passing of a wonderful man, great scientist, and dedicated contributor to organized dentistry, dental education, and dental research.

Bill has been a tremendous contributor, and especially in recent years with respect to his serving as an "often called upon" reviewer for the Journal of Dental Research. We will miss him greatly.

Jack Ferracane
AADR President, and fan