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Mary Bowen Obituary
New Castle - Mrs. Mary E. (Proud) Bowen, age 88, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
Born in New Castle on April 28, 1929, Mary was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis (Thatcher) Proud. She was a 1948 graduate of William Penn High School, where she played basketball and was a cheerleader.
In her earlier years, Mary enjoyed spending summers at her beach house and sitting on the beach. She also loved to bowl, crab and a good cup of coffee with a lucky strike. Mary was an avid Philadelphia 76ers and Phillies fan. Most of all, she enjoyed rooting and cheering on her children and grandchildren, while they participated in sports such as, softball, baseball, wrestling, field hockey and many others.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leslie K. Bowen; sisters, Francis M. Taylor and Margaret A. Paladnietti; brother, William F. Proud; and son in law, Frank D. DelCoglin. Mary will be dearly missed by her children, Cindy L. Lagarelli and husband Rick, Leslie K. Bowen, Jr., and Sandy K. DelCoglin; grandchildren, Nick (Mackenzie), Kristina (D.J.), Michelle, Bubba, Kelly (Kevin), and Kaitlin; great grandchildren, Kaylee, Mia, Jordyn, Braxson and Darian, whom she adored; brother in law, Rudolph Paladnietti; and a host of nieces and nephews.
On behalf of Mary, the family would like to send a special thank you to Juliette, who provided extraordinary care to "Ms. Mary" over the past couple of years.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until 11 am on Wednesday morning, December 13, 2017, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. A committal service will be held at 10 am on Thursday morning, December 14, 2017, in the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE.
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ed Pankowski
December 18, 2017
My prayers to the Bowen Family upon the passing of your Beloved Mary...a great lady who raised a great Family.... I was fortunate enough to have served as her Family Attorney over the years...God Bless !
December 12, 2017
Cindy,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her & your Dad coming to all of Bubba's baseball games at Little League. Thinking of your family!
Paul & Marybeth Russell
Marybeth Russell
December 12, 2017
Cindy,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her & your Dad coming to all of Bubba's baseball games at Little League. Thinking of your family.
Paul & Marybeth Russell
December 11, 2017
Cindy, Sandy and family please know you've been in my thoughts and prayers You all took such good care of your mom. I'll always hold dear all our family memories. Aunt E. was a special Aunt to me. I have such wonderful childhood memories. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Love and Peace,
Connie Hurd
December 11, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the Bowen family during these difficult times.
(2 Corin.1:3,4)
Carol McKnitt-Heinold
December 11, 2017
Sandy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
william Harrison
December 10, 2017
sorry about that meant Les
william Harrison
December 10, 2017
MARY ME AND YOU AN Pal were very good friend for long time will always think of yous could not believe this happen but you will now be with your love
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