Rev. Arthur W. Bowler

RANDOLPH — The Rev. Dr. Arthur W. Bowler, of Randolph, died at home on Dec. 25, 2008, after a period of failing health. He was 90 years old.

Born in Chicago, he moved to Winchester at age 11. He was a resident of Randolph since 1956. He received the degree of A.B. & B.D. from Gordon College, an M.A. from Boston University and a D. Min. from Andover Newton Theological Seminary.

The Rev. Dr. Bowler was the minister of the First Congregational Church in Peabody for 10 years and the minister of the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Randolph for 40 years. He was also a 40-year member of the Randolph Rotary Club and former Chaplain of the Randolph Fire Department.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ruth Anna (Thomas) Bowler. He was the father of Ann Bowler Caspersen, and her husband Keith, of Falmouth, Arthur W. Bowler Jr. and his wife, Silvia, of Switzerland, John T. Bowler and his wife, Georgia, of Brockton, and the late Peter W. Bowler; brother of Thomas Downing Bowler of New Hampshire and the late Lowell W. Bowler. He is the son of the late Paul Downing Bowler and Eva Woodson (Shipley) Bowler. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric and Amy Caspersen, and Rebecca, Naomi, Sarah and Daniel Bowler.

Funeral services will be held in the First Congregational Church, Randolph, on Saturday, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 S. Main St. (Route 28), Randolph, on Friday, from 2 to 6 p.m. Interment is in Central Cemetery, Randolph.