FOWLER, John F. — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear brother, uncle, great uncle and friend, Mr. John F. Fowler, who passed away suddenly at the Carbonear general hospital, March 4, 2011. John was originally from Burnthead, Cupids and had been residing at Collingwood Downs, Clarke’s Beach. He was 89 years old. A World War II Veteran, he served in the Royal Navy, and was mentioned in dispatches soon after the invasion of Normandy in which he took an active part. A lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65, Brigus, as well as the Knights of Columbus, Brigus. He leaves to mourn one sister Marie (John) of Cupids Crossing; one brother Bernard (Anita) of Toronto, Ontario; three nieces Jody (Francis) Simms of Georgetown, Wendy (Brian) Butt on St. John’s, Juanita Lidster (Richard) Maheu of Cupids Crossing; one nephew Shawn (Rebecca) of N.S.W. Australia; two great-nieces; eight great-nephews, as well as four nieces and their families in Vancouver B.C. Predeceased by his wife Bridgette (nee Edmunds), sisters Mae Crossman and Winnie Rose, brother Bill Fowler and parents Bernard and Stella (nee Sparkes). Resting at Broughtons funeral home, Brigus. Visitation from 2-9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2-9 p.m. Sunday March 6. Funeral to take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 7 from St. Patrick’s Parish, Brigus. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in his memory may be made to the War Amps or a charity of your choice.
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped into the next room.
I am I, and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Life means all that it ever meant. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.