Kenneth James Bowie

Funeral service for the late Kenneth James Bowie, 60, South Side Harbour, Antigonish County, formerly of New France, was held June 27 in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, with Father Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Mr. Bowie died June 22, 2018, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Readers at the funeral Mass were Basil Ludlow, John Gabriel and Peter Ludlow. Carol Bowie Sullivan and Linda Bowie Gabriel presented the offertory gifts. Music was provided by Heatherton Choir. Urn bearer was Stephen Bowie. Honorary pallbearers Bruce Naugler, Donald MacEachern, David Bowie, Bernie MacDonald, Richard Bowie, Andrew Bowie, John Bowie, George Bowie, Harold Bowie, Wilfred Bowie, Edward Bowie and Jason Bowie. Born March 28, 1958, in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Margaret (MacPherson) Bowie. He graduated from CRVS in 1977 as a welder. He worked with the Ironworkers and Pipefitters for many years. For the last 10 years of his career, he worked as a construction manager in Alberta with Moreau Industries. He helped out and encouraged many young people by hiring them for jobs in Alberta. He enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting and working around the yard. He travelled the country and had a great love for Harley Davidsons. He especially enjoyed lobster parties, family gatherings and his grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters, Krystal, Edmonton; Kendra, Antigonish; son, Stephen, Alberta; three sisters, Dorothy (Basil) Ludlow, Antigonish; Linda (John) Gabriel, Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Carol Ann, Charlottetown; six brothers, Harold, John (Debbie), both of Antigonish; Wilfred (Sonya) Afton; George, Calgary, Alta.; Edward, Dunmore; Richard, Bayfield. He was predeceased by sister, Donna Lowney. Memorial donations may be made to the Antigonish Food Bank or St. Mary’s Cemetery. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com