Bowman, Peter Edward, 83, of Frankville, passed away suddenly on Saturday at home.
Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late William Francis and Mary Agnes (O’Neil) Bowman.
If you play cards in the area, then you probably knew Peter, as he could be found at card plays at least three times a week. When he wasn’t out playing cards, he could often be found at home... playing cards! He loved a little bit of competition, but it was also the socializing that he enjoyed so much. He was well liked and respected in his community and loved going for drives and doing his rounds two or three times a day, stopping at the wharf and his usual spots, chatting with the folks around and getting the news.
He was married for 57 years to his loving wife Geraldine, together with whom he raised his three children, Peter, Janice, and Michelle. He greatly loved his grandchildren, teaching them cards and taking great interest in their lives and achievements. He also delighted in the visits from his great-grandchildren
Peter was a dedicated and hardworking man who, for 36 years, worked as a welder for the Mulgrave Machine Shop. He was also a man of faith and regularly attended Sunday Mass.
Besides his wife Geraldine, he is survived by his children, Peter (Jennifer), Williams Lake, BC; Janice (Dwayne) Pettipas, Lantz; Michelle Bell (Bobby Gallagher), Calgary AB; Grandchildren: Tyler (Brittani), Ryan (Becky), Evan (Taylor), Marcus (Emily), Mya, Julia, Eric, Lily, and Chord; great grandchildren: Banks, Cooper, Nash, and Rosie; siblings: Tommy (Susan), New Glasgow; and Donna (Tommy) Delorey, Frankville.
He was predeceased by sister Alva (Bill) DeCoste; and brother Francis, as well as brother John in infancy.
Visitation will be held from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Thursday in C. L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St. Antigonish. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00am on Friday in St. Paul’s Church, Havre Boucher. Reverend Allen McPhie presiding. Burial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Paul’s Luncheon Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L.Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com