John C. Bowman, 78, of Mattapoisett died May 6, 2015 unexpectedly at home.
He was the beloved husband of Doreen Y. (Chieppa) Bowman with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Alexander and Edna (Morrell) Bowman, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Mr. Bowman was formerly employed as a mechanic at the Mattapoisett Boat Yard and at the Highway Department for the Town of Mattapoisett. He previously was a teacher at Old Rochester Regional High School.
Mr. Bowman enjoyed sailing, bowling and playing pool.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Bruce Bowman and his wife Lori of Wareham; 4 daughters, Kathleen Melanson and her husband David of Fairhaven, Karen Borges and her husband Matthew and Kimberly Bowman, all of Mattapoisett and Katherine Bowman of Zephyrhills, FL; 5 brothers, Alexander “Jock” Bowman, Jr., Wesley Bowman, Warren Bowman and David Bowman, all of Mattapoisett and Frank Bowman of New Bedford; 6 sisters, Edna Mae Hebert of Platteville, CO, June Emerson of Taunton, Nancy Borden and Joan Garib, both of Wareham, Joyce Gagnon of Mattapoisett and Sandra Dittoe of Merrillville, IN; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late John Bowman, Jr.
His memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 2 – 5 PM at his residence at 8 Chapel Rd. in Mattapoisett. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, please www.saundersdwyer.com.