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Brian Bowles Obituary
Brian was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. He studied to be an industrial chemist and began his career as a power plant chemist. His career extended beyond England and included Saudi Arabia, USNB Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Iraq. He met his wife, Coleen, in GTMO and spent the next 30 years in Virginia Beach working outside his professional field and enjoying life.
Left to keep his memory close to their heart are his wife, Coleen, son David (Nicola), daughters Melanie, Louise (Nathan), step daughter Dr. Jennifer Schero (Gregg), Carol, (ex wife), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brother John, golfing buddy Richard and his loving rescue dogs Otis and Campbell.
Brian will be cremated, with his ashes being returned to Norwich for burial with his parents. Services will be held at a later date. In his name, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org), Special Olympics (impact.specialolympicsva.org/fundraiser/3635980), or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org). Go Norwich Canaries!! Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Melanie
January 31, 2022
While we are mourning the loss of you, others are rejoicing to meet you at the gates of Heaven. Rest in peace Dad x
Ronan
January 30, 2022
Rest in Peace Brian. I never met you but I know how much Melanie adored you.
Kim Ferland
January 28, 2022
Im so sorry about Brian. I will miss when we all had a good laugh.
Michael Maloney
January 27, 2022
So sorry about Brian, Coleen. I remember him well.
Mike Maloney (King´s Grant)
Marie T. Culver
January 26, 2022
I have such fond memories of Brian with his witty charm and high intellect! Please know how very sorry I am Coleen and know that I am here for you always as you have been here for all of us. Thank you for dedicating donations to Special Olympics of Va. What an amazing life he had and will continue to hold memories for all. God Bless you Coleen. Thirty years of beautiful love and devotion.
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