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ROBERT BOWERS Obituary

BOWERS, Robert D. 'Bob" Age 75, of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Needham and Roslindale, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of 51 years to Patricia J. Bowers (Baker). Loving father to Teri McDonald and husband, Brian of Norwood, Tina Bowers Smith of Gilbert, AZ, and Brian Bowers and partner, Brooke McPhee of Gilbert, AZ. Devoted "Papi" to Jesse, Gavin, and Anya McDonald, Cian, Tiernan, Riordan, and Lorcan Smith and Avery Bowers. Long-time fire buff, and past president of the Boston Sparks Association, former member of the Boston Crusaders and the National Guard. Retired product marketing manager of Avnet Electronics. Visiting Hours at Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Wednesday, May 17 from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, May 18 at 11 AM. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Needham Cemetery. For full obituary, directions, or to share a memory of Bob, visit eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from May 10 to May 14, 2023.

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sandy selvey

May 5, 2025

Your compassion for all of us kept us together.

Bob Wilker

May 4, 2025

Think of Bob often and all the good times we had . Memories will last for ever. Continue to RIP Brother

Robert M. Winston-Boston District Fire Chief-Retired

May 22, 2023

To the wife and family of Robert (Bob) Bowers....My sincerest condolences on the passing of a very fine person and one who shared his deep interest in the Fire Services and as a Leader in the Boston Sparks Association for many years. Bob carried that interest to the Phoenix FD and the fire museum in that city. Lest we forget, Bob was a member of the National Guard. Always serving others. Brings to mind Al Bowers of the Boston FD-Fire Alarm Division who was also a Fine gentleman. All rest in eternal peace.

John D´Ascensio

May 18, 2023

At 2011, IFBA Convention in NJ, we time together and from there were corresponded through Facebook. I always enjoyed our conversations. Rest easy Bob you have a lot of catching up to do with your Herb Pearlstein.

Robert Wilker

May 18, 2023

RIP Brother

sandy selvey

May 12, 2023

From early Cramer days when this stranger met my friend Pat it was meant to be. Thanks for your passion in keeping us all together.
Sandy Selvey

Gerry Mahoney

May 10, 2023

Rest easy my friend.

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