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Matt Bowes Obituary
MATT BOWES (Age 19)
On Sunday, September 9, 2007 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved son of Dr. Julia A. LaJoie and Robert B. Bowes; loving brother of Audrey and Jackie Bowes. Matt is also survived by a large family and numerous friends. Friends will be received at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 6900 River Rd., Bethesda, MD, on Friday, September 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Catholic Burial will be offered on Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Anselm's Abbey School, 4501 S. Dakota Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017-2795, Olin College of Engineering, c/o Office of Student Life, Olin Way, Needham, MA 02492-1200 or to the MARS Society, PO Box 273, Indian Hills, CO 80454. Please view and sign the family guestbook at:
www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Matt Bowes
M. Arrue
September 30, 2007
I am so sorry for this loss, I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Donald Knieriemen
September 30, 2007
I did not know Matt. However, somehow I know that the people of Earth have suffered a real loss.
Vince S.
September 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy for your sad loss. May he now know the answers to all his questions pertaining to life, the universe and everything.
Douglas Kinney
September 29, 2007
I am saddened. to learn of Matt's death...
james B
September 28, 2007
Farewell
Walter Manley II
September 28, 2007
So sorry for your loss.He was quite a fine young man and he touched many!
Torie Hartwick
September 24, 2007
Dr. LaJoie,
I doubt you remember me, but we met once at Stanford University a few years back when both Matt and I were visiting the school. I met Matt through SSP, and I can honestly say that he was one of the most amazing, passionate and intelligent people I have met. We were very close, and I'll miss him a lot. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Hamm
September 20, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. We were not meant to outlive our children. But God in his wisdom knows why he allows this. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go forward.
Adam, Amy, Eli & Grace Reyer
September 18, 2007
Dear Audrey & The Entire Bowes Family: We are deeply saddenned by your tragic loss and wish you strength and comfort amidst your grief.
Mary-Carol corder
September 18, 2007
To Bear, Julia, Audrey and Jackie,
You are in my prayers... please always remember that Matt is a shining star smiling down on you from the heavens above, and will be waiting for you to join him again one day.
With love,
Mary-Carol, Kyle and Laura Corder
Corinne Denlinger
September 17, 2007
Matthew will be with you always. He will be the rising son, the whispering wind, the gentle ocean waves washing over your feet. You will hear him in the laughter of friends and family, as they share tales of his feats of daring do. You will see him in the eyes of those who loved him and love him still. You may not be able to cuddle him in your arms, but you can cradle him in your heart. Peace be with you in this most difficult time. Corinne
Shelley McBride
September 17, 2007
As another Olin parent, I want to offer my sympathy for your loss. Matt was a treasured part of the Olin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shelley McBride P'07
Kevin Cravedi
September 15, 2007
I was acquainted with matt through swimming, it so happened that he played on my cyo basketball team at Stone Ridge, we were close in the sense that we were the two boys who had came to basketball practice right after swim practice, so we smelled up the courts with our chlorine stench.
Martha and David Anderson
September 14, 2007
To Matt's extended family:
Our daughter, Avery, became well acquained with Matt at Olin and misses him. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you remember the boy he was and the beautiful young man he had become.
Vitoria Macedo
September 14, 2007
Dear Bowes Family,
You are in our prayers. We hope you find comfort and acceptance. God bless you!
Mariana Macedo (Woods Academy)
William Bonner
September 14, 2007
Dear Robert, Julia, Audrey, and Jackie- We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. William and Karen Bonner
Patrice Jones
September 14, 2007
To Dr. LaJoie and Family,
You have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I will keep your family uplifted in prayer.
Annie Soriano
September 13, 2007
Dear Julia,Robert,Audrey & Jackie,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time...our deepest sympathies and condolences to your family.
Annie Soriano & Family
victoria armfield
September 13, 2007
Dear Julia,
You are so strong, so remarkable! Matt is smiling on you now! He will watch out for you and your family forever! You are a competitor and you will challenge yourself to get through this. I am here for you 24/7 for ANYTHING! Love and prayers to you. Victoria
Stephen Teach and Jim Chamberlain
September 13, 2007
To Julia and her family,
Warmest and most supportive thoughts from the entire Children's Hospital Emergency Department Family
September 13, 2007
My prayers are with your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Silga Vasilevsky
September 13, 2007
My condolences to the Bowes Family. I am very sad to hear such terrible news. My prayers are with you.
Douglas Pool
September 13, 2007
Our condolences to the Bowes Family. You are in our prayers.'
The Pool Family - Vicky, Doug, Alexia, Christopher and Jonathan
Cathy Sweeney
September 13, 2007
Bowes Family: We don't even know what to say at such a sad and difficult time. Such a terrible loss! Please know that you and Matt are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
The Sweeney Family (Mike, St. Anselm's Class of '06)
September 13, 2007
Dear Audrey and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so saddened to hear the news about Matt.
Dan, Emma, and Emma Sullivan
Alexandria, VA
(Visi Class of 2007)
Rosemarie Shaheen
September 13, 2007
Our condolences to the Bowes family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Fred and Rose Shaheen
(Class of 2008 Visi parents)
Margaret Estep (PSR)
September 13, 2007
Dr. LaJoie and family,
I was saddened to hear the news about Matthew. I cannot even begin to imagine how you are feeling right now. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
kendall n Schwartz
September 13, 2007
Julia,
I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts. I hope that you will find peace.
Kendall
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