Elizabeth M. "Betty" Bowden

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Bowden obituary, Bucksport, ME

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Bowden

Elizabeth Bowden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Bucksport on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Elizabeth Mary (Anderson) Bowden, 93, passed away on Friday, August 8,2025, at Ross Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 2, 1932, the daughter of Edith L (Conary) and Harold L Anderson. Elizabeth was an active member of the Riverside Chapter#123 Order of the Eastern Star, Arbutus Grange, Duck Cove Community Club and Maine Extension Homemakers. She enjoyed volunteering in the community and helping others. She loved the Boston Red Sox and playing Bingo. Elizabeth is survived by one daughter, Lisa Chamberlain and husband Bruce of Eddington; grandchildren Shane Chamberlain and fiancé Holly Michaud of Hermon, Tyler Chamberlain and wife Lindsay of Orrington; great grandchildren Amia Chamberlain of Hermon and Ryan Chamberlain of Orrington; one brother James Anderson of Surry; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Joseph Bowden, son Lane Bowden; sister Pauline O'Donnell; two brothers Donald Conners and Harold Anderson Jr. Graveside service will be held Wednesday August 20 2025 11:00 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Orland In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Elizabeth may be sent to the Orland United Methodist Church 24 Narramissic Drive, Orland Maine 04472. Arrangements by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home Bucksport.
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