Julia T. (Doucette) Bowes

Julia T. (Doucette) Bowes, 82, of Quincy died on July 14, 2012 after a long and difficult battle with lung cancer. Resident of Quincy, MA for over fifty years. Daughter of the late Walter R. Doucette and Mary (McCann) Doucette. Born and raised in Dorchester former employee of the Boston Gas Co., and the Boston Globe. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert J. Bowes of Quincy, daughter Paula and her husband John Capeless of Halifax, Mary Bowes of Quincy, Michael Bowes and his wife Cynthia of Squantum, and Robert W. Bowes and his wife Darcy of East Bridgewater. Also survived by grandchildren Jennifer Swinhart and her husband Steven Swinhart of East Bridgewater, Leanne and John Capeless of Halifax, Elise Bowes of Braintree, Allison Bowes of Quincy, Matthew and Katie Bowes of East Bridgewater. Also survived by two great grandchildren, Kylee and Jordyn Swinhart of East Bridgewater. Survived by sisters Virgina Ross of Rutland and Marguerite Svenson of Quincy. Also survived by her sister-in-law and best friend for over sixty years, Eugenia Doucette of Milton. Julia was predeceased by her sisters Mary Kelley of West Bridgewater and Pauline Doucette of Boston as well as her brothers John and Walter Doucette, both of Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Thursday at 10:30 AM.  Visiting hour at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON from 9:00-10:00 AM. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, Julie requested that if you would kindly make a donation to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20006.