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Margaretta Bowen Obituary

Margaretta E. (Enferme) Bowen, 90, of Minotola passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, in Ocean View Nursing Home, Ocean View.

Margaret was born in Minotola to the late Charles and Margaret (Mainiero) Enferme and lived in Minotola most of her life.

She served in the U.S. Army as an operating room specialist and medical technician during World War II. Prior to retirement, Margaret was a nurse's aide for the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home of Vineland for many years.

Margaret was a member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Michael's Church of Minotola and member of the American Legion Post No. 270. She was active with the Salvation Army of Minotola and was a member of the Sicilian Club of Vineland. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Buena Senior Center and sharing time with her grandchildren and talking about them when she wasn't.

Survivors include her daughter, Margie Barham and her husband Russell of Beesley's Point; and three grandchildren, Rusty, Mark and Christopher, all of home.

A funeral liturgy will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Michael's Church, 504 West Ave., Minotola. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Victories Cemetery, Landisville.

Visitation hours are 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the church prior to the liturgy.

Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to the Salvation Army 600 Central Ave. Minotola, NJ 08341

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send on line condolences to the family.

Arrangements are under the supervision of the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.

Published by The Daily Journal on Mar. 5, 2013.
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Margie, Rusell, Rusty, Mark & Chris: You have lost a mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, our sincerest sympathies as you reflect upon this loss in your lives. Margie, your resemblance to and your sense of humor and wit are your mother's gift to you. We shall never forget our mothers, they gave us life. Sadly, Barbara & Rich Deaney

March 9, 2013

Margie, Russell and grandchildren: I am so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmom. I hope your fond memories of her will light the way for you. My condolences at this difficult time.

Kathy Maguire

March 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss. She had so many friends not to forget her wonderful family. Will be lifting you up in prayer. She certainly is missed at the Buena Senior Center.

Fran McNitt

March 5, 2013

Our sincerest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. We'll honor her memory by living our lives with love and fortitude. xoxo Annmarie, David, Carly and Emily

March 5, 2013

I miss ms Maggie. I took care of you until yesterday morning. You were the sweetest lady ever and I will miss you everyday I go to work.

Sabriyah Wyatt

March 5, 2013

Margie, our hearts break for you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful woman. Kathy Clark, the docs and staff of GFH Surgeons

March 5, 2013

Margie;

My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother; I can clearly see the resemblance between the two of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Apryl Bernard

March 5, 2013

My condolences Margie to you and your family.

Bob Buglio Jr.

March 5, 2013

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