Robert “Bob” J. Bowes
Robert “Bob” J. Bowes, 66, of Dorchester, died at his home after an illness on May 2, 2010. A retired MBTA Bus Driver and Union Delegate to Local 589, Bob was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He graduated from Dorchester High School. Bob enjoyed traveling to Mexico and taking cruises to many ports of call.
Beloved husband of Jean P. (Rigby) Bowes. Loving father of Tammie Golden and her husband Michael, Bonnie Birchall and her husband Michael, and Robbie Bowes all of Hudson, NH, Sherrie Peterson and her husband Edward of Plaistow, NH and Kim Oliveira of Halifax, MA. Brother of Douglas Bowes of Weymouth and Donald and Thomas Bowes, both of Quincy. Also survived by his grandchildren: Gerald, Justin, Ashley, Jordan, Brianna, Larry and Jacob and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann’s Church, Dorchester on Thursday, May 6 at 10AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON on Wednesday, 4-8PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Guestbook Entries
Bob, I already miss you, I loved you with all my heart, you were my soulmate. My heart is breaking. Love Jeanni
My prayers go out to the Bowes family I am going to have a mass said for him on Friday at 9am at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Hough Neck George Shields
Dear Jeanni & Family, So sorry to hear about Bob. My & Mary’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Our deepest sympathies to you all and may all your wonderful memories be your comfort. Michael Joyce & Mary Moran