Robert Bowes

Thomas Robert Bowes

Entered into rest with our Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the age of 84. Pre-deceased by his wife Beverley (née Bedard). Dear father of Brian (Heather) of North Bay and Wendy (Christopher) of Brockville. Cherished companion of Giselle Gauthier. Pre-deceased by his parents Bernard Bowes and Fabiola Proulx and his sisters Claire, Patsy and Carol. “Pappy” will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Brooke, Michael, Jasmine, Allison and Isaac. Uncle Bobby will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews as well. He made friends while living in North Bay from 2007 – 2014. In his younger years he was a champion baseball pitcher who played semi pro ball in both Ontario and Quebec. Many people who are still active in hockey today will remember, that as youngsters, manager Bowes was part of the team that won the Air Canada Cup (1980). After graduating as a Chartered Accountant he worked for the Federal Government as an auditor and special investigator. He was also Manager of Financial Services at the National Capital Commission. Bob was also one of the founding members of the Carleton Separate School Board and served as Business Administrator. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (Between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) on Sunday, October 26th between 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 4 Perry St. on Monday, October 27th at 10 am, with reception to follow. Burial will be at Notre Dame Cemetery.