Sean Bowler Obituary
Sean was born in Haverhill the son of Michael and Amy (Evans) Bowler. Born with XIA – Gibbs Syndrome, Sean was one in a million known to himself and many others as Superman. He was a graduate of the Life Skills Program at Haverhill High School, Class of 2015 and attended the adult day program at Coastal Connections in Amesbury. Sean loved his work at Coastal Connections; with limited speech and mobility, he taught people patience and compassion. He was so special, at 28 years old Sean still believed in Santa Claus. Sean would usually make his first connection with people by way of a hearty game of peek-a-boo. He was the kindest, most thoughtful person to be around, loved his family and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with.
Sean is survived by his parents Michael and Amy (Evans) Bowler of Haverhill, and his sisters Kelsey "Nugget" and Abigail Bowler "Big Boy Sister" of Haverhill; Nana Maureen P. Bowler of Haverhill, Gramma and Grampa Shawna and Robert DeFrancesco of Derrfield, NH, great aunt Sharon A. Peters of Plaistow, NH, and uncle Bill McFarland and his wife Katie of Groveland; Numerous more uncles, aunts, and cousins. Sean was predeceased by grandfathers Grumpy, Paul S. Evans and Pa, John P. Bowler, Auntie Lisa E. Evans, and sister Madelyn Bowler.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, March 14 from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. At the family's request please wear your Sean's Sun apparel from Paper Clouds Apparel. Funeral mass to be held on Friday, March 15 at 10AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sean's name by mail to the Jack Trottier Foundation, 44 Chestnut Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 or online at jacktrottierfoundation.org/lead-collection. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Keith Townsend
March 13, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Bowler family. I have very fond memories of Sean and was fortunate enough to spend time with him and his aunt Lisa who absolutely adored him.
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Alison Colby-Campbell
March 13, 2024
I didn't know Sean but this write up touched my heart. What a wonderful spirit he had. My heart breaks for how you all must miss him.
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