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Kevin Bowden Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Bowden
Sponsored by J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel - Portsmouth.
Davina Ingram
March 20, 2020
Thinking of you and your family during your time of loss. My heart goes out to you more than I can express in words. I wish I had words to comfort you. He was gone to soon but he will be your forever angel and never leave your hearts ❤
March 20, 2020
"My heart aches for all of you . . .
You are in my thoughts and prayers. . ."
With Love,
Karen Kapelos
Deirdre Shea
March 20, 2020
Kevin was a kind and gentle soul who will be missed. I feel fortunate that I was able to spend time with him as a teacher in middle school. I enjoyed Kevin's intelligence, sensitivity and humor. Sending love and healing thoughts to his family.
Vanessa Seavey
March 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I met Kevin a long time ago and he dazzled me with his remarks! He really had some good come backs! Tina & Christopher Im so sorry for loss. Im praying that you get through this agonizing time.
Mariska Earl
March 18, 2020
Dave, Susan, Nathan, Charity Morrison
March 18, 2020
Sending hugs, thoughts and prayers to you and your family, during this difficult time We did not personally know Kevin, however we know his wonderful Grandmother Wendy . We followed this story from the beginning and are hearts are broken for you all.
Madeline Magaw
March 18, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mariska Earl
March 18, 2020
Mariska Earl
March 18, 2020
Mariska Earl
March 18, 2020
Kevin was one of my very close friends. I was new to RJLA. We clicked immediately. He rarely smiled, but when he did it warmed my heart. I will never forget all of the memories we made. We did all that we could to save him. I am happy that he is at peace, but it stills hurts thinking of him. I speak to him every night. RJLA made food, sweatshirts, and donated our funds. Hearing about how happy Christopher and his mother was made me feel good. My condolences go out to his family. Family was very important to Kevin. I love you Kev. So many people do. Our memories will never fade away. Your spot that you always sat at in the cafeteria will remind everyone that you are at peace. I love you and miss you so much. ❤ "Told my inner-self, 'I promise you I won't change'" - Polo G - Heartless: One of your favorite songs. Whenever I hear it I will remember you singing it with me.
Terry Lindquist
March 18, 2020
So sorry may God Bless you all
Sharon Musselman
March 18, 2020
Kevin was a kind and gentle young man with an amazing sense of humor and a smile that could light up a room. I remember him as a delightful student and classmate in his first grade class. My condolences to his family and friends.
Dennis Johnson
March 18, 2020
I cant imagine your loss... please accept our deepest condolences
Howard Chafetz
March 18, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. May his memory always be a blessing for your family.
Larry Chafetz
March 18, 2020
So much pain to hear about this. Sending deepest condolences to the whole family. May his memory be a blessing.
Craig Brown
March 18, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family.
Craig and Cathy Brown
Christine Kwesell
March 18, 2020
Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time. I was Kevins math teacher in 7th grade and remember him as a kind, sweet, and sensitive person. My thoughts are with Chris, Delilah, Anthony and your entire family.
SHANE NAULT
March 18, 2020
GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS. MAY GOD KEEP MEMORIES OF KEVIN ALIVE IN YOUR HEARTS
Sarah Thompson-Linnehan
March 17, 2020
Thinking of you during this unimaginable tragedy. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. ❤
Katy Dorfman (Mullaney)
March 17, 2020
Im so sorry to the family & friends of Kevin. I have never meet Kevin but he sounds like he was one amazing young man. My heart and prayers goes out to you all and may Kevin Rest In Peace.
Lovely Hagstrom
March 17, 2020
Im so sorry for your loss we love you guys so much! Kevin you will be missed and were deeply loved, fly high & be happy ❤
Ruth & George Zogopoulos
March 17, 2020
Dearest Fotini,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Your family is in our prayers at this devastating time. Cling to GOD and HE shall comfort you.
With Love In CHRIST!
Ruth & George Zogopoulos
Melissa Benson
Steve and Denise Nemeth-Greenleaf
March 17, 2020
To Centula and all of Kevin's family,
We are incredibly sorry for the loss of this wonderful young man. You are in our prayers.
Resa Audet
March 16, 2020
I recall your sons sailing on our boat at lake Winnisquam. They were very close to each other and especially loving to you. I can barely wrap my head and heart around your loss. I feel blessed that Kevin thoroughly lived his life with gusto and challenged himself to aspire for the stars...where he now resides..as well as in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him.
MaryBeth Mullins
March 16, 2020
Tina and family, there are truly no words that can be expressed at this time. I am so sorry and my heart is breaking for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Shepard
March 16, 2020
Wendy and Kevin and the whole family I'm so sorry for your grandson prayers are with all of you and is family
Kyle LeRoy
March 16, 2020
I will forever remember all the great memories we made together. Till we meet again. Love you kevin.
March 16, 2020
My thoughts are with the family and friends.
Steve and Renee Patten
March 16, 2020
We send our deepest condolences at this tragic time, and only wish that no parent had to lose a child!
Our thoughts are with you.
Heather Wilbur
March 16, 2020
My prayers & my condolence are with Fotinie & her family.
RIP Kevin.
Jack Moschetto
March 15, 2020
Very sorry for your lost my condolences to you all
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