BOWLAND, PAUL ALLEN - The death of Paul Allen Bowland, of Hampton, NB, occurred on November 13, 2014, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, NB. He was born on May 30, 1947 in Saint John, a son of the late George and Rita (Layden) Bowland. Paul worked at Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Crosby Molasses in Saint John and Belleisle Regional High School. He was a member of the RCL Branch 28 Hampton, for 38 years. Paul was a caregiver and companion to his dear friend Irvine Durnnian for 14 years until Irvine’s passing in 2011.
He will be dearly missed by sisters Betty (Clayton) Peacock of Hampton, NB and Paulette (Stanley) Durnnian of Long Point, NB; brothers James of Saint John, NB, Donald (Heather) of Bakersfield, CA, Ronald of Surrey, BC, Vernon of Hampton, NB, and Robert (Lorraine) of Saint John, NB; sister-in-law Barbara Bowland of Fredericton, NB; aunt Sister Virginia Layden; uncle Father Donald Layden and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul was predeceased by his parents and brother Karl Bowland of Fredericton, NB. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of 4CN at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Extra Mural Nurses and his home care giver Debbie. Also a special thank you to his friends and residents for their companionship over the past two and half years.
Arrangements for Paul, are under the care of Reid’s Funeral Home (506) 832-5541, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB.  There will be no public visitation, a private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Paul may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the memorial of the donor’s choice.  Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.ReidsFH.com