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Kenneth Haydn BOWLER
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Kenneth BOWLER Obituary
March 23, 1947 – August 17, 2016
We are devastated at the accidental loss of an amazing husband, father, and best friend. A wonderful human being! Survived by his loving wife, Joan, of 45 years, his 2 brothers, Alan and Paul (Jenny), and his 4 wonderful sons, Michael (Katja Goetze), Jeffrey (Laura and granddaughter, Elara), Daniel (Karlah Rudolph) and Nicolas (Jenn Vorano). Ken studied Electrical Engineering at Carleton University and completed his Masters of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, graduating "Honours with High Distinction". Ken's career started at Bell Northern Research, after which he was a founding member of the successful software developing company, Signiant, in Kanata. His love of travelling, hiking, boating, woodworking, cooking, gardening, reading, family and friends, inspired everyone who met him. A Memorial Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 1138 Bridge Street, Manotick, on Friday, August 26 at 4 p.m. Reception following at the family home, 6121 James Bell Drive, Manotick. Those wishing may make memorial donations to Centre 454, (454 King Edward St., Ottawa, K1N 7M8) or St. Alban's Refugee Fund, (454 King Edward St., Ottawa, K1N 7M8) or the Ottawa Food Bank, (1317 Michael St, Gloucester, ON K1B 3M9). Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.
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20 Entries
September 6, 2016
Dear Joan and family,
We are so sorry to read of Ken's passing...a wonderful husband, father, and friend.Jenny and Chuck Craddock
Bob Lemery
September 2, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Bob and Suzanne (neighbor 6126)
Colleen and JP Giard
August 30, 2016
Joan - we are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Ken's passing. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family, that you will find peace and contentment in all the fond memories you shared together.
John / Christine Macdonald
August 27, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your tragic and sudden loss. My husband has been a good friend of Alan, Ken's brother, since university. We are shaken and sorry for Alan's loss of a dear brother. Our condolences also to the whole family.
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Sue miall
August 26, 2016
Joan, I was so happy to have the opportunity to meet and interact with Ken few times last fall. You know he will always be with you, watching over you and the boys and their families.
Brian and Juli Herron
August 23, 2016
Joan, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Bryan Lynne Lowes
August 23, 2016
Joan & family:
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our long-time friend. We will miss his warmth, humour and caring intellect. Our condolences to all of you.
Chris & Jenny Rodgers
August 23, 2016
Joan, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was an honour to get to know Ken over these past couple of years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 22, 2016
Joan, Our heartfelt sympathies to you and the boys.
Sincerely, Connie & Roch Dorion
Linda Travers
August 22, 2016
So sad to hear of Kens sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Steve and Linda Travers
Bonita Goodison
August 22, 2016
As a friend of Mike and Katharina, I was so sorry to hear of your family's sudden loss. My thoughts are with you as you grieve.
August 22, 2016
Joan and family.
Our heartfelt condolences for the passing of Ken.
Pierre Sauvé and Suzanne Labelle, your neighbours at 6103.
Robert Browne
August 21, 2016
Joan and family, I was shocked to hear the new of Ken's passing. I have worked with Ken for close to 30 years and have always respected his intellect and character. An all around wonderful person and one of the Great Ones. My deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Robert Browne and family
August 21, 2016
To Joan and Family our deepest condolences at your loss . Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. John and Irmela Murphy
Elke & Byron Walton
August 21, 2016
We are sorry for your loss, we had the pleasure of meeting Ken several times as our sons went to highschool together.
Carol & Pete Marshall
August 21, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts go out to all of you.
Laura Galdins-Born
August 21, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the whole family. I did not know Kenneth,but my brother is a good friend of Mike. May the good memories of Kenneth bring comfort to your pain.
Arnie Simpson
August 20, 2016
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our deepest condolences to Joan and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Arnie & Martha Simpson
Tom St Denis
August 20, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts go out to all of you. Judging by his sons he was a wonderful father.
Kathy Jordan
August 20, 2016
We are very sorry on the loss of Ken.
Ken was a gentle soul. He will be remembered for his sharp mind, radiant smile and laugh.
Ken was a kind man. He was well respected and admired as a husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend.
Hugs,
Kathy, Peter, Sarah and Laura Jordan
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