September 18, 1928 - April 21, 2010
Age 81, a resident of the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia, formerly of West Center Rd., Castile, died April 21, 2010 at the nursing facility following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 18, 1928 in Warsaw, NY, son of the late Raymond and Esther Bowles. For many years he owned and operated a dairy farm in Castile and then following the sale of the farm, he was employed by the Agway Company as a fuel oil truck driver for many years.
He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War. He was a long time member of the McKelton Post American Legion in Perry.
Surviving are his son, Mark Bowles of Angelica; his daughters, Christine (Michael) McNeil of Walworth, Susan Bowles of Jamestown; his grandchildren, Shamrock Duncan and John Czech; his brothers, Robert Bowles of Castile, William Bowles of Warsaw; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Thelma Freeman, John Bowles and Kenneth Bowles.
Friends may call Sunday 1 – 2 PM at the Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile where a veterans memorial service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 PM. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry. Memorials may be made to a veterans organization of the donor’s choice in Raymond’s name or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620-3926. Online condolences at http://www.harmon-watson .com.
April 25, 2010 : Calling Hours for Raymond D. Bowles - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
April 25, 2010 : Veterans Memorial Service for Raymond D. Bowles - 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
Apr 27.10 from Lorie Goff:
Chris-- I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Lorie
Apr 25.10 from Joe Leonardo:
Sue,My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Joe
Apr 25.10 from Tracy Cregier:
Mark, Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed chatting with your father. Tracy
Apr 23.10 from Dan Mc Cormick:
My sincere sympathy to the Bowles family,,remembering Ray playing Euchor with his friends,his favorite card game in Batavia or at Sugar Hill Deer Camp in Watkins Glen with his many friends every Nov.