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Mary Bowen Obituary
GROTON - Mary L. Bowen, 58, of Clark St., Groton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse after a short illness.
Born September 9, 1948 in Cortland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Dollie McClure Bowen.
Having been a resident of Groton for her entire life, she had been a teacher in the Ithaca School system, followed by TC3 and ending her career at the Groton Elementary School from where she retired. She had been a member of the Groton Community Church as well as she had enjoyed her passion of the theater, where she would often hold positions at the Hanger Theater and Dryden Foot Lighters. She had a gift for writing poetry and songs and cherished her cats.
She is survived by her devoted brother, David Bowen of Groton; her uncles, Lester Bowen of Vestal, and Elvin (Rose) Bowen of Endicott; aunts, Buddy Bowen of Vestal and Virgie Finch of Keithville, LA; as well as several cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 29th, 1:00 p.m. at the Zirbel Funeral Home with the Reverend Wayne Gustafson officiating. Interment will follow in Groton Rural Cemetery. The family will receive friends noon to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
The family graciously accepts memorial contributions to the Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund, 108 East Cortland Street, Groton.
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Rolla McCrary
July 5, 2007
Dave
No words can express the loss we have suffered by the passing on of Mary. I remember the last time I stopped at your house and talked to you both. I have fond memories of our times together in Groton .
Sharon Stewart
July 3, 2007
Dear Dave,
I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. What a loss to everyone who knew her. My memories of Mary begin when we were in kindergarten when we both got in trouble when she came to my house after school... without telling your mother. What can I say....we just wanted to hang out!!She was a wonderful, kind human being.
Marilyn Pierce
June 27, 2007
Dave,
I was shocked to hear of Mary's passing. She was such fun in school and I have always remembered you two when reminiscing about our class of '66. My prayers of peace are with you and your family and may God keep you close during this time and always.
Mary Jo DuBrava
June 27, 2007
Dave,
It seems like yesterday we were neighbors and I remember having conversations with Mary "over the fence". You were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. I am so sorry for your loss, Mary will be greatly missed and may peace be with her.
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Carol Bowen-Jankuv
June 27, 2007
Mary I will miss you!
Always laughing,Always joyful. Gone too soon.
God Bless you and may you rest in peace.
Connie (Dellow) Reed
June 27, 2007
Dear Dave,
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing, what a friend she was to everyone and so thoughtful, funny, considerate, and kind. Her soul was surely one of the most sensitive and wisest on the face of this earth. I grieve for her passing, for we have lost a wonderful gift; God surely has taken a cherished child "Home", and how comforted I am knowing that. Please know I am thinking of you and remembering your closeness and know you are missing her the most. With Loving thoughts, Connie
Jane Pierce
June 27, 2007
Love you and Miss you Mary!
Your Cousin, Jane
Jane Bowen Pierce
June 27, 2007
Mary, So much to say. What a great laugh and wonderful smile. I sm so glad you were my family. Growing up was so much fun. We will meet again. Your Cousin Jane
Rosemarie (Palmer) Tucker
June 27, 2007
Dave,
I remember our school days like they were yesterday -- even though they are not. Mary and many other girls in the Class of 1966 had many great slumber parties. Mary always had time to stop and talk when I did happen to see her. I will miss her very much. I remember her in the Dryden Footlighter's production of the Wizard of Oz as well as Groton Central School plays.
Keith Goodwin
June 27, 2007
Mary will be missed by lots of people. I truly enjoyed working with her at Groton Elementary. We shared a lot of laughs. May she rest in peace.
Trisha Riemer-Morgan
June 27, 2007
Mary was a such a wonderful person. I met her when my mom volunteered for many years in her classroom. She always had a smile on her face and joy in her heart. She was such a great friend to my parents especially my dad after my mom's death. She will be missed so much. We will miss you Mary.
Dan & Joy Foster
June 27, 2007
Mary (Boom-Boom)Bowen, what a Gal! We will miss her friendly smile, her wonderful laugh and sense of humor. She always took the time to talk and listen. My boys were very furtunate to have had her for Kindergarten as well as Fourth grade. We will cherish all the fun times we had with Mary on The Joyfarm, with the animals and riding the 4-wheeler. Mary was a wonderful friend to us and she will be deeply missed. We are not ready to say good-bye! Love Joy & Dan Foster, Cody & Zach
Dawn Metcalf
June 27, 2007
With special thoughts and memories of
Mary. Dawn
susie ripley
June 27, 2007
Dave,
I grew up with you and Mary in Groton and I was lucky enough to work with Mary at Groton. She was a woderful person,a wonderful teacher.My prayers are with you.
Susie Batzer Ripley
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