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Litchfield- Donald Evan Bowen passed away peacefully on Saturday January 28th, 2023.
He was born on August 18, 1942, at home in Topsham, VT., to Myron and Katherine (Morrison) Bowen.
Donald retired from the Air force as a MSGT, then worked at the Brunswick Navy base for many years.
He married Mary Glidden of Coopers Mills on May 30, 1964.
Donald Enjoyed flying with Mary in their 2 seat Cessna and going upta camp in Carrying Place TWP, and he had a few hobbies; electronics, mechanics and carpentry.
Donald's surviving family includes his daughter Faith Bowen of Litchfield; brother Keith Bowen of Barre, Vt., two brother in laws Gordon Glidden of Pittston and Cy Lamberton of East Calais, Vt; two Sister-in-laws Peggy Bowen of East Calais, Vt., Betty Morrison of Craftsbury, Vt., and many nieces and nephews in both states.
Services will be announced at a future date.
Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com
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