Audrey Mabel Bowker (née Aldous)
April 13, 1930 – January 14, 2025
It is with a combination of deep sadness and joy that the Bowker family shares the passing of our beloved mother- grandmother-aunt Audrey Bowker (née Aldous) in her 95th year on January 14 at Grace Village; sadness at the loss of such an incredibly loving, caring and generous person, and joy for her that she has rejoined our dad Gordon Bowker after 70 years of marriage in this life, and her daughter/our sister Joanne who we lost 45 years ago. The family expresses deep gratitude and thanks for the extraordinary loving care provided to our Mom and Dad by the wonderful staff at Grace Village.
A native of Oshawa, Ontario who moved to Sawyerville in 1954 when she married Gordon, Audrey graduated as an RN in 1951 from the Oshawa General Hospital School of Nursing. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon in November of 2024, her brother Ron in 2001, and her daughter Joanne in 1980. She leaves behind, with countless cherished memories of our wonderful Mom, her surviving children Doug (Sharon), Steven (Suzanne), Nancy (Bill) and Jeffrey (Carolyn), as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren who adored their loving Grandma.
Audrey also leaves behind a legacy of caring for and selflessly serving thousands of guests in her home, friends and neighbours whenever help was needed, and her Sawyerville Baptist church family where she served as pianist, organist, Sunday School teacher and hostess for over 6 decades. She enriched the lives of everyone she touched.
Visitation will on January 18 from 1:00-3:00PM at the Sawyerville Baptist Church, with the Celebration of Life service at the church immediately following at 3:00PM
Given Audrey’s 6-plus decades of service at her church and her love for supporting missionaries, in lieu of flowers the family suggests that you could consider a donation in her name to the Sawyerville Baptist Church Missions Fund, 33 rue Cookshire, Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0
Messages de sympathie
My sincere sympathies
- Stephanie Lowry and family, le
18 janvier 2025
I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My sympathies to you and your family.
- Sue Garneau , le
18 janvier 2025
Thinking of all of you with sincere sympathy.
- Ian and Edith Mcburney , le
18 janvier 2025
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Collin, Karen & Travis Laberee, le
18 janvier 2025
Hi Jeff - Just came across your mom's obituary (a fluke...). Just know that I am thinking about you in this difficult time. To you and your family, my most sincere condolences. Big hugs.
SuzAnne Tremblay
- SuzAnne Tremblay, le
18 janvier 2025
My sincere sympathies to all the family for your loss
- Marilyne Bélanger, le
17 janvier 2025
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family in your loss of Audrey and now both of them reunited after 70 years of marriage...beautiful piano player as I remember at the Sawyerville Baptist church....Audrey &Gordon memories will be a forever treasure in our hearts...Heavens beautiful angels ...
Linda rowe & Jacques Leclair
- Linda , le
17 janvier 2025
We sorry to hear of the passing of Audrey.
- Barry and Laura Deadman , le
17 janvier 2025
I remember Audrey well from our visits to Sawyerville. This lady was a gem and their will ge much celebration as she stepped those the gates of Heaven
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Glenna Bartlett( Mackay), le
17 janvier 2025
Bien que les fleurs se fanent, meurent et disparaissent, leurs précieux parfums demeurent toujours. Tout comme ces fleurs éclatantes, ceux que nous aimons ne meurent jamais ; ils demeurent avec nous à jamais, empreints dans nos souvenirs précieux.
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Francis O'Donnell , le
17 janvier 2025
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Sharon et à toi Doug, ainsi qu’à tous les membres de votre belle et grande famille !
Cordialement !
Gilles N
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Gilles Normandin, le
17 janvier 2025
My sympathies on your loss. Mrs Bowker was such a great example of Christian service and hospitality. I ate a lot of meals at her table as a teenager. Praying for you all.
- Jackie Hardcastle MacGregor , le
17 janvier 2025
Connie,Margie and my self want to give you our most sincere sympathies on the passing of this great lady who everyone loved .
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Corey Bellam , le
17 janvier 2025
My sympathies in your loss
- Barb Ward, le
17 janvier 2025
My sincere sympathies.
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Bonny Wilkin, le
16 janvier 2025
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear mother.
May your many memories of your parents long life be a comfort to you at this sad time.
- Doreen Morissette , le
16 janvier 2025
We are very sorry for your loss. I remember you mom when she would come for the sugaring off parties at the town hall. They both loved the sugar on snow. Our sympathy to you and all your family.
- Paul and Anne Marie , le
16 janvier 2025
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
- Angela Nutbrown, le
16 janvier 2025
My sympathies
- Darlene Kerr, le
20 janvier 2025
