Joseph T. Bowers, 95, of Fairhaven passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at home. Born in Dorchester, MA he was the son of the late Joseph L. And Catherine R. (Barrett) Blowers. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Cecile M. (Gauvin) Bowers and his son, Michael R. Bowers.
A WWII Navy veteran, he attended New Bedford Vocational High School and was an Electrician and member of the IBEW for over 70 years in both Brockton Local 223 and New Bedford Local 224 for which he served as President for 10 years.
Joseph was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post #166, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fairhaven.
He is survived by two daughters, Terry Bowers of Fairhaven and Catherine Francazio and her husband David of Tiverton, RI; two sons, Steven Bowers and his wife Holly of St. Croix USVI and Joseph Bowers, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Ft Myers, FL; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bowers was the brother of the late Adrien L. And Stanley L. Blowers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Community Nurse and Hospice Care of Fairhaven and also to their private team of caregivers, Natalia Ciriello, Denise May, Maddy Pires, Laura Ramirez and Carmen Motha for their wonderful and compassionate care.
In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated and memorial calling hours are Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 4-7pm in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Fairhaven followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. For memorial register or facility directions please visit, www.hathawayfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Joseph’s name to the Wounded Warrior’s Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
