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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BOWEN, Merton Alwyn - WWII, Norway-Murmansk- D-Day, peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Sunday, August 21, 2011 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Stella Mary Penwarden for 64 years. Loving father of Bruce (Cheryl Mousseau) and Peter. Cherished grandfather of Cindle Bowen. Retired federal government employee of the Department of Supply and Services and the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Honourary elder and long time member of Centretown (McLeod-Stewarton) United Church. Eldest son of the late Bruce Hamilton Bowen and Etta Lavina Gload. Predeceased by brothers Orville (Hazel Davis), Bob (former wife Anna Ford), George and brother-in-law Robert Penwarden (Constance). Survived by brother Stewart (Annette), sisters Barbara and Helen Daneliak (Nicholas) and sister-in-law Penny Ford (Eric). A loving and caring grandfather and uncle - Granddad/Uncle Mert had a special rapport with all the young people in the extended Bowen and Penwarden families, and was very proud of their many efforts and accomplishments. Thank you to the wonderful people of Carefor. Special praise and thanks to everyone at the PRVHC and especially the wonderful, tireless and heroic staff of 2nd floor north of the Gatineau Residence in making Merton's final days so happy, peaceful and comfortable. God bless you all. Merton was a man who put everyone's welfare ahead of his own. His quiet loving and caring ways will be missed by all who knew him and his love of the sea and old ships will remain with all of us. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. (at Roosevelt) on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, August 26th at 11 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd., Ottawa, K1G 5Z6.
Merton's brother Wilfred Bowen also served in the RCNVR during the Second World War
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