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JOHN BOWERS Obituary

BOWERS, JOHN E., 87, of Willow Ave. died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Janet (Sanborn) Bowers.

Mr. Bowers was a Sr. Master Sergeant in the US Air Force serving in three wars: World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the military in 1974.

A private funeral and burial will be held at the R.I. Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 15, 2010.

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February 24, 2010

John was a great friend to those that knew him. And was more courageous than men half his age. He will be missed.

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