Mary Bowlby

Mary Bowlby

Mary Bowlby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2011.
BOWLBY, Mary Elizabeth Anne (nee Fournier) The family is saddened to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Anne Bowlby. She passed away surrounded by loved ones, on Friday July 29, 2011 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a 7 month battle with lung cancer. Beloved wife of 40 years to Ewart Bowlby of Munster. Loved mother of Donald & Amie Bowlby (nee Simpson) of Stittsville, Richard Bowlby & Shannon Satov of Kanata and Amanda & Rick Turner of Stittsville. Extremely proud grandmother of Zane & Presley Turner. Survived by her brothers, David Fournier of Brockville, John & Jane Fournier (nee Eyre) of Athens, Allen & Judy Fournier (nee Lewis) of Brockville, Bryan & Joan Fournier (nee McCulloch) of Sarnia, Christopher & Judy Fournier (nee Coish) of Milton, and Steven Fournier & Denise Wallace of Toronto, and sisters Marylin & Jon Berkelaar of Burlington, Beverly Fournier & Gilles Mongeau of Montreal, Bernadette Fournier of Toronto, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by one sister, Stephanie Elliott. Born on December 1, 1947 in Brockville, ON, Mary was the daughter of the late Josephine (nee Onyski) & Clifford Fournier of Brockville, On. Mary will always be remembered for her desire to put everyone before herself, her love, caring and selfless giving to her family and friends, her incredible spirit, her amazing ability with kids, and her love of owls. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to QCH nurses on Floor A3, in particularta & Al, as well as Home Care nurses, especially Brian & Tina. A service to commemorate and celebrate Mary's life was held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 3440 Richmond Road, Ottawa, at 1:00pm on Tuesday August 2, 2011. Donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, in lieu of flowers, would be greatly appreciated. Condolences Tributes and Donations may be made at www.Tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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Dave Connelly

August 4, 2011

Ewart: Please accept my sincere condolances. Having gone through it once I understand your feelings of loss.

August 4, 2011

Ewart, My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Stay strong and I will keep you in my prayers.
Martha Petrie, Stittsville, ON

John Barron

August 4, 2011

My thoughts are with the family. Mary was a great friend and neighbour. She will be missed greatly.

Pat and Nip Knipe

August 3, 2011

Our thoughts are with the family and friends. She was one of the best friend I ever had.

Nina Jones

August 3, 2011

Dear Bowlby Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, please accept my deepest sympathy.

Amanda and Starr McCue

August 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. May your memories bring peace in the days ahead.

August 3, 2011

Dear Bowlby Family,

I’m deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing!! She was always very good to me growing up and in more recent years had a special little bond with my son Rory!! We will remember her very fondly..

Thinking of you all,

Krista McLaren-McCallum

Barbara Bird

August 3, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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