Patrick Bowser
Born In: Halifax, Canada
Passed on: November 5th, 2012
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Patrick Bowser, on Monday, November 5, 2012, at home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Patrick was born in Halifax and spent 36 years working as a marine mechanical engineer for D.N.D. Halifax, retiring to Cape Breton six years ago.
He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Ethel (MacDonald) Bowser.
Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years, Ellen (MacLean); daughter, Carol Ann (Lorne) MacDonald, Sheet Harbour and grandchildren, Lorne Jr. and Caitlin; son, Patrick (Cheryl), Red Deer, Alta. and grandchildren, Brandi, Shelby, Taylor and Lucas. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters, Eileen, Frances and Kathleen, Halifax and Barbara (Peter McCully), Parksville, BC; brother, Arthur Jr. (Peggy), Halifax; as well as his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Terry and Theresa MacLean, Sydney and nieces, Valerie Brightman, Shelly Mah and Lyn Hill, Halifax.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the VON, palliative care doctors, nurses and volunteers and the Cape Breton Cancer Center who helped so much, professionally and personally, throughout Patrick’s long journey.
A celebration of Patrick’s life will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Saturday, November 10 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Douglas Murphy officiating. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Center Patient Care Fund, c/o Mr. Tom MacNeil.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
