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Darlene Marie Brunell Bowe

FUNERAL HOME

M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home

82 Broadway

Fort Edward, New York

Darlene Bowe Obituary

FORT EDWARD Darlene Marie Brunell Bowe, 55, of Park Avenue, Queensbury, passed away after a long illness at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Darlene was born on Feb. 10, 1952, at Glens Falls Hospital, the daughter of Eugene and Norma (Roberts) Brunell. She grew up in Fort Edward and graduated from Fort Edward High School in 1969. She started dancing at a very young age and after graduation she started her own dance studio "Adirondack Dance and Gymnastics," where she taught jazz, tap, ballet, aerobics and gymnastics to many local children and adults. Her dance school started in Fort Edward and moved to Hudson Falls and finally to Warrensburg. Darlene loved interior decorating, garage sales and her latest adventure, building fish ponds with waterfalls for many local families. She also had a talent for crocheting and for Christmas had a gift for everyone. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Fort Edward, N.Y. Darlene was predeceased by her father, Eugene and her aunts, Leona Shaw, Lillian Norman and Helen Wilkins. Besides her mother, Norma of Fort Edward, she is survived by her two daughters, Janelle Rabine of South Glens Falls and Pamela Bowe of Fort Edward; her four grandchildren: Jeffrey, Brianna and Paige Rabine of South Glens Falls and Kaylee Seeley of Fort Edward; three sisters: Karen Boothby of Hudson Falls; Joanne Fisher and her husband, David, of Fort Edward and Beth Guarino of Queensbury; her brother, Thomas Brunell of Fort Edward; her aunt and uncle, Charolette and Walter "Uncle Dudley" Baird of Ocala, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, N.Y. E-mail condolences may be sent at www.kilmers.com. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Broadway, Fort Edward, N.Y. with the Rev. Steve Moore, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fort Edward. Donations may be made in Darlene's memory to Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, 1190 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

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Published by Post-Star on Jan. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Darlene Bowe

59 Entries

Stacie Brown

February 11, 2008

For my friend Dar on her 56th birthday (02/10/08).
"A true friend is one who knows all about you - and likes you anyway!" Thank you for being my friend.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

darlene varney

February 9, 2008

aunt norma,i am so sorry to hear about darlene,my prayers are with you and everyone.

Carol Alden

January 30, 2008

Dear Janelle & Family:

We were so sad to see the loss of your mom. She was truly a bright light on a cloudy day. I will never forget her love of my chocolate dish at work! My prayers are with you, the children and your sister at this sad time. You will always have such special memories of this charming lady.

Mariann Roberts-Huck

January 29, 2008

To the Brunell and Bowe Families,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, it was so sad to hear of Darlene's passing. My daughter Mackenzie was lucky enough to experience two wonderful years of tap and gymnastics classes at age 4 and 5 from Darlene before she retired.
I am sorry for your loss, God Bless!
Mariann and Mackenzie Roberts

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Darin and Shea Homer

January 27, 2008

Pam and family,

Shea and I would like to offer our condolences for your loss. May your memories give you strength at this difficult time.

Kathy Baird

January 27, 2008

Dear Aunt Norma, Karen, Josie, Tom, Beth Janelle,P.J. and Families,
Darlene was more than just my cousin. She was also my friend. Her and I had such great times on her many trips to Florida. When I came to N.Y. for visits she always made it a point to see me and take me out for something special. Not to mention our countless hours on the internet together. How I will miss her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My Love and Prayers to you all.

rebecca williamson

January 26, 2008

karen my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time i am here for you if you need anything.you were a great sister to Darlene.

rebecca williamson

January 26, 2008

janelle and family i used to work with you at angio in 1995 my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time remember all the memories

RoseMarie Scarpa

January 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

lynn flaven

January 26, 2008

Janelle & P.J.
I saw you both tonite at the wake. You have both become beautiful women. Your mom is in both of you. live happy and live your life to the fullest. She will live on through both of you. Your mom touched my life in many of ways,and that will always remain with me. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of all of your lives. I wish you a smile and a bit of laughter through your times of sorrow. Your mom would definatelly want to see the smiles, and the matching clothes were a BIG hit. She loved doing that to you when you were young. haha. thinking of all of you. Lynn Pliscofsky

my first recital with Dar: June 5, 1983

Tasha Brown

January 25, 2008

Janelle and PJ,
I am so sorry for your loss…the world has lost such a wonderful person with so much heart, creativity, spunk, and such a fun-loving spirit.
I am quite thankful that your mom was a part of my life for---well, most of it actually. I started dance with her in FE in '82, then followed until she left HF, and eventually reunited with her in Warrensburg, ending with our Charleston # in her final recital in 2006. I’m not sure if that makes me her “longest” student or not, but certainly not her “oldest” (I think my mom’s got that one?)
There are many, many things I cherish about Dar (besides dance): her enthusiastic love of Red Lobster’s cheddar biscuits…How I’m not sure I’ll ever quite get over the little baby octopi she loved to eat at the Chinese buffet after a trip to Eleanor’s…Her excitement to show us her “Lucy” car, with the custom pink stripe and wheels (and her account of what happened to it, and poor Eugene)…Helping her “find” the perfect BRIGHT paint colors in the clearance section when I worked at Sears…and the studio when she was done… And for some reason, I remember (vividly) the gold pants she did the limbo in at my 13th birthday (a sock hop at the HF studio)…Oh, and the giant goldfish she “boarded” indefinitely in my mom’s pond one winter, which led to the Kaylee & Paige rendition of “Stacie’s Pond (has got it goin’on)”…. How she loved Paige’s dances, and how proud she was of Kaylee singing…It’s still hard to believe she’s gone…and now they’re without their “mim”…
I could never forget Dar, or what she taught so many of us: If you stumble, make it part of the dance (and don’t forget to smile!) I wish you both the strength to get through this difficult time, and hope you find peace to carry on.
You are all in my thoughts...

Tom Van Aernem

January 25, 2008

Karen and Joanne
Please accept my deepest regrets. Darlene was a wonderful person, she will be deeply missed.

Terry Hudgens

January 25, 2008

Aunt Norma,Janelle,PJ,Karen,Josie,Beth,
Tom and families. I am deeply saddened by Dar's passing. I prayed everyday that she would get well. But God must have had other plans for her. Dar and I always had great times when we were growing up. Lots of fond memories. I guess she is in heaven with Uncle Gene making clam chowder now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Terry

nancy monsour

January 25, 2008

Dear Norma and family, What a shock to see Dar's obituary. We are in Ariz. visiting Tom so would not be able to attend wake or funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy Reese Monsour and family.

Kathleen Brady

January 25, 2008

Janelle & PJ,
I knew your mother when she worked up at the Peniel Bible Camp with Margeret Musco. I just want to give my condolences, your mother was and is a beautiful woman. We had some good laughs up there in the office. May she rest in peace

Walter Baird

January 25, 2008

Dar
To us you were so much more than just our Niece.You were somebody so very special. We will love you and miss you for the rest of our days.
Aunt Charlotte & Uncle Walt(Dudley)

Lee Pecue

January 25, 2008

Darlene, was a sweetheart. Knowing her in Fort Edwatd all of those years, and meeting her again In Warrensburg when she taught my daughter gymnastics and dancing. She became an avid fan of my radio show and would call often to hear a song. I am devastated and my sympathies go out to her entire family. Thank you Darlene for being a friend.
Lee Pecue

lynn flaven

January 25, 2008

Dear Norma,
I just wanted to share a few memories with you, and hope through this sad time, it may bring a smile to your face, and the family.
I was 10 when I was a scared little girl walking into the legion to meet my dance teacher. There stood a tiny little thing, pretty as a picture, and she showed me some tap steps. Boy, I want to do that. She laughed, and over all of our years of dance together, she did teach me everything she knew. I thought she could dance on water, and she thought the same of me. Now I know, not only can she dance on water, but she will dance where ever she wants. Every time I dance, I remember the dance teacher that gave me so much into my life.
Just before every dance recital, Darlene would be so bossy and so nervous, thinking that the kids weren't going to get the damn thing together.
Then, the night of the show, it went all away. all the yelling, all the fears and the show would begin. After the recital, we would laugh it off at the way she acted. And the next year, it would all happen again. haha. Every time I dance or meet a new dance student, I think of "my dance teacher" and I will continue that for the rest of my life. She was an insperation to me.
Thanks for letting me share that with you. God Bless, Lynn Pliscofsky Flaven

Dorothy Bosford

January 25, 2008

PJ and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May memories soften your sadness.

Nicholas Durrin

January 24, 2008

to all the brunell family,
everybody has loved and lost in their lifetime. everyone loved dar but, the time came for dar to go and be hand and hand with god.

dar was a loving, warm spirited dancer, her family was everything to her. for christmas although she was ill she croceshed everybody a gift. she was a person with many talents such as art, crochetting, and her passion dancing. all of her dance students adored dar because she was the best around. dar may not be with us physically but she will always be here. whether it be when were in school or whether we are at work. she will help us make the decisions in our lives that will make in impact. pictures and videos of dar will be treasured. But at the same time she would want us to move on and have a life of our own, and not to forget many of the wonderous things she has gaven to the brunell family and many others.

We love you Darlene Bowe, on behalf of the brunell family, thank you for all the many things that you taught us. God Bless

Celtic Tap group shot from 2005 Recital

January 24, 2008

Our "Spanish" dance from 2005 Recital

January 24, 2008

Backstage fun recital 2006

Stacie Brown

January 24, 2008

Who would have thought that when I took my first child to take dance lessons from Dar some 25 or so years ago that I would find a best friend. I'll always remember her limitless energy and her warm smile. I'll remember the crazy ideas she would get and I'd be thinking she's gone over the top now, only somehow it always seemed to work out. She so reminded me of her idol Lucy Ricardo and I often felt like the Ethel to her Lucy. So many fond memories it's hard to think of her and not have a smile on my face.

Friend, mentor, teacher, Dar was so many things to so many people. She truly touched the lives of anyone fortunate enough to spend time in her company. Her love for her friends and especially her family was boundless. She would do anything for anyone, expecting nothing in return. We are all richer for having had Darlene in our lives.

Janelle,PJ,Jeff,Bri,Kaylee & Paige - Your mom/grandmother was so proud of all of you. Her "kids" were her strength and her inspiration. Be strong, cherish her memory, and take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering or in pain.

I know she is up there,looking out for you, dancing among the stars, with paint brush in hand, painting the sky and putting a faux finish on the clouds too!

Chip, Lorrie, Gregory, Brandon, & Thomas Carta

January 24, 2008

Janelle and family,

It will be the little things that you will remember,the quiet moments,the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now,it will be the memories
of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
Our family has yours in our thoughts and prayers.

Deanna Roberts & Danielle Breault

January 24, 2008

My daughter studied dance and gymnastics with Darlene for several years. She enjoyed her classes and will miss her very much. We all know she is now teaching the angels how to dance.

Lisa Lemery Mohanlal

January 24, 2008

Janelle, PJ, and family,
May the love of those around you,
help you through the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Harriet Tate

January 24, 2008

Janelle,
We are so very sorry for your loss. She is now a beautiful angel looking down and watching over you and your family.

Matt Durkee

January 24, 2008

P.J. and Janelle,
I was extremely sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Sincerely,

Jane Livshin

January 23, 2008

Dear PJ, Janelle and family,
My dad and I were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her fondly from dance classes when we were little. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane Livshin

Connie Wilson

January 23, 2008

Janelle,
Gone is the pain, and suffering, alive is the soul and memories of a wonderful person, that touched many people, in so many ways. Your Mom will never be forgotten, she will always be loved.

Find solice in knowing you have provided the best care possible for her, she appreciated it. I know she is smiling down on you now, remember the good times, celebrate her life.

Stay strong...
.

Aggie Hesse

January 23, 2008

Norma, Janelle, PJ, Jeff, Bri, Kaylee and Paige;
I am so sorry for your loss. Dar was a wonderful, nurturing and caring person. I was blessed because she was a part of my life and she will remain in my heart and thoughts always. Cherish all your moments you were able to share with her. As long as you keep her memories alive, she will only be "just away". Know that she is suffering no more because she is tap dancing her way down the streets of gold sporting that awesome smile of hers. Stay stong.

Dave & Nancy Mack

January 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carrie Arehart

January 23, 2008

Dear Karen and family,
We were so sorry to hear of "Aunt Dar's" passing. We were just watching a video tape not long ago of one of Hannah's dance recitals. She was a wonderful person and dance teacher. Janelle and PJ my heart goes out to you both as well--your mom was a super lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie, Quentin and Hannah

Kim Markham

January 23, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. She taught my daughter dance and gymnastics at her Warrensbug location. She was a wonderful lady. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. God Bless.
Kim & Lindsay Markham

Krissie LaPointe

January 23, 2008

Aunt Dar,
we will miss you so much, Please watch over us and keep us safe. We will never forget you. We love you!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian, Brendan, Nathan and

Jennifer Caruso Cox

January 23, 2008

Janelle, PJ & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a great person and an excellent teacher. I have fond memories (and many pictures) to look back on and laugh at! Be strong, and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

JODIE FISHER

January 23, 2008

PJ,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Samantha (Cleveland) McKee

January 23, 2008

To Karen, Holly, Heather & Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you were all very close.
My thoughts & prayers are with each of you.

Chris Murphy

January 23, 2008

I'm so sad to hear of Darlene's passing. She had a good heart and we had a lot of fun when I taught aerobics at her studio 25 years ago. My condolences to all who feel this sad loss.

Donna Engle

January 23, 2008

JANELLE & PAM;

We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Bryana took tap,ballet, and gymnastics from her for years and loved her. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Take Care.

Donna & Bryana Engle

Dan & Theresa Anderson

January 23, 2008

Pam, Janelle & Family
We are sorry to hear of your mom's untimely passing we will always remember her smile and energy.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patty Morency and family

January 23, 2008

To The Bowe Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.Your Mother was more than a dance teacher she taught life lessons about being kind to other people.I hope she dances a wonderful dance up in the big blue sky.

Jim & Donna Chandler

January 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Darlene's family.
We went through school with Dar, and graduated with her(Class of 69)
She always had a smile for everyone. Dar taught one of our children Jazz, and she always was patient and loving with her students. We sincerly hope that you will find comfort with your memories.

Pat Burch

January 23, 2008

Karen, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.If there is anything I can do for you let me know.

rob spofford

January 23, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kara Hendrick

January 23, 2008

Janelle,Jeff,Bri and Paige,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma..Janelle you are one of the Strongest girls I know...But that doesn't mean you don't need any help nor support...The Mayhem girls and their families are here for you...I know in the past your mom was a BIG SUPPORT for you (especially right now)but always remember she wanted only the best for her wonderful daughter and grandkids and just knowing that....Keep your head high and everything will be ok.. Please call and let me know if there is ANYTHING i can do...My ears are always open for you and my shoulder is yours to cry on...You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.Please take care of yourself...
Love,

Maryanne Sheehan

January 23, 2008

PJ and Family

I was so sad to hear about your mother's death. From what I remember of her she was a wonderful lady she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family durring this difficult time.

Linda & David Rooke

January 23, 2008

Dear Pam and Kaylee,
I just read your Mom's obituary. We're so sorry. Please know that you'll both be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dave and Linda

Mary Ellen Barlow

January 23, 2008

Norma, Janelle, PJ and family. Please know that my thoughts are with you all ... Dar and I had some really good times together, in school and beyond ... she'll be missed. Love, Mary Ellen

Tammy Deyette

January 23, 2008

Janelle,
It's never easy to lose a parent or anyone close to you. Each day that passes seems easier but the heartache of loss is alway there. Cherish the memories you had with your mother and never let them parish.
My thought and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.

Jennifer Glode

January 23, 2008

Dear Bowe family,
We would like to express our sympathies to your family. My daughter danced several years at her studio in Warrensburg.Has a family we attended several wonderful performances. Darlene was a wonderful teacher. We are glad our daughter had a chance to learn form her.
Respectfully,
The Glodes
Richard, Jennifer & Mikayla

Gail and Ron Pliscofsky

January 23, 2008

Janelle, PJ, and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paula Edwards

January 23, 2008

Janelle,and family.

So sorry to hear about your mom.If there is anything we can do let me know
Our prayers are with you

God bless
Jesse & Paula Edwards

Kim Wilson (Burch)

January 23, 2008

Aunt Norma and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Dar. She was a warm and loving person who will be greatly missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Jim Schreiner

January 23, 2008

Please accept my sympathy and condolences for the passing of Darlene. I will remember her fondly.

Sincerely Jim

TAB

January 23, 2008

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I do not sleep
I am a thousand hands that clap
I am the diamond glints of taps
I am the spotlight on smiling faces
I am the dazzle in many places
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there
I did not die

Dar,
I hope you can dance yourself silly again up there...We will miss a dear friend and teacher...

Toni Montello-Plisko

January 23, 2008

Janelle and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a very strong person and with the love of your children you can get through all of this together.

The Grant Family

January 23, 2008

To Darlene's family - we are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact us for anything that you need.

Mike Nadeau

January 23, 2008

To the family of Darlene Bowe:
I am deeply saddened by the loss
of Darlene, she was a neighbor and
friend of mine for many years
graduating in FEHS Class of 1969.
My sincere sympathy to those who
loved and cared for her. I know
she will be missed.

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