Robert J. Bowes
Bowes, Robert J. of Quincy died November 18, 2015 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Julia T. (Doucette) Bowes. Loving father of Mary Bowes of Quincy, Michael Bowes and his wife Cynthia of Quincy ,Robert W. Bowes and his wife Darcy of E. Bridgewater and the late Paula Capeless. Father in law of John “Lee” Capeless of Halifax. Brother of the late Arthur, Ronald, Walter and William Bowes. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Swinhart and her husband Steven of E. Bridgewater, Leanne Capeless of Halifax, John Capeless and his wife Jennifer of Easton, Elise Bowes of Quincy, Allison Bowes of Milton and Matthew and Katie Bowes of E. Bridgewater. Robert is also lovingly survived by 3 great grandchildren, Kylee, Jordyn and Jackson Swinhart.
Robert was born and educated in Boston. He worked at Boston Gas Company for over 45 years before retiring as Supervisor of Dispatch. He enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and spending time with his family. Proudly he served his country in the Marine Corp during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Most of all Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather they truly brought him Joy and he loved them immensely. He will be missed by all who have had the pleasure to have known and loved him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30am in St. Agatha Church, East Milton. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday from 2PM- 5PM in the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Avenue, Milton. Burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006.
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Bob was a wonderful neighbor and friend to my mother at Willard St., and we could never thank him and his wife enough. They were always there for her when we couldn’t. May he now go rest with our beloved Father in Heaven.
We would be with you at this time of need at the wake and funeral but we are out of state.
Very sorry to hear about Bob. He was my boss in Dispatch for years.
Even after he retired his son Mike kept me up to date on how he was doing. Sorry to all the family for their loss.
I loved my uncle Bob and I know he loved and he was proud of all his family. I am so lucky to have wonderful memories of my uncle and will miss him love Joanne