BOWERS: Peacefully, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton on Friday, May 26, 2023, Lorraine (Pfaff) Bowers, formerly of Crediton, age 87. Beloved wife of Frederick “Fred” George Bowers of Crediton. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Randy and Julie Bowers of Dashwood, Robert Bowers of Crediton, the late infant Roger Bowers (1972), Linda and the late Jim Finkbeiner (2017) of Exeter, the late Rick Bowers (1979), Ron and Louise Bowers of Ipperwash, Cathy and Gary Skinner of Exeter, Pat Pfaff (Marilyn) of Crediton, Marilyn and the late Ken McLeod (2014) of Strathroy and remembered by her daughters-in-law Heather and Bill Montgomery of London and Rosemary Bowers of Amherstberg. Cherished grandma of Emily (Nico), Lucas (Morgan), Maggie, Robb, Russ (Marie), Colin (Jenn), Laura (Emmanuel), Cheryl (Brian), Kelly (Grant), Erin, Dan, Jennifer, Ben, Craig (Melissa), Scott (Julie), Jacquelyn, the late Alandrea (2021), Lesley (Ray) and Cody. Treasured great-grandma of 29 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Wally Pfaff and Dorothy Pfaff both of Exeter. Remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Henry Christian (1974) and Thalma (Witzel) Pfaff (1962), brothers Harvey Pfaff (1994), Allen (1994) and Doris Pfaff (2010), Emery (1995) and Phyllis Pfaff (2017), Bill Pfaff (2003), Bob (1995) and Grace Pfaff (2002), Wilmer (2008) and Martha Pfaff (2003), sister-in-law Dorothy Pfaff (1990) and brother-in-law Major William (2019) and Major Joan Bowers (2001). Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sandra Cable Officiant. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Alzheimer Society; Zion United Church – Crediton or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Kurtis Finkbeiner
Fred I’m so sorry for the loss of Lorraine she being a lovely lady that I knew from the church functions and she loved her community so I’m thinking about you at this difficult time
Kurtis Finkbeiner
Judy Johnson
Sending sympathy to the family and her friends. Such a wonderfully giving and caring woman.
I remember good times decades ago at the Pfaff family farm when my Mom visited her Aunt Thelma and Uncle Henry…and Lorraine and Wally. Treasured memories….
Judy (Finkbeiner) Johnson
Margaret Brintnell
Fred & All Your Family
Our sympathy to All of You at this sad time. Lorraine was a hard worker all her life. May she rest in peace.
Each of you will have so many memories.
Margaret Brintnell & Brad Wright
Kathy Hayter
Sorry for the loss of Loraine you are all in my thoughts and prayers,keep all your fun loving memories close to your heart
Lori and Barry
Our condolences to all of Lorraines family
Mark Heimrich
Fred, Randy & Julie & all the Bowers & Pfaff families;
Our sincere sympathy in Lorraine’s passing. I have many good memories of Lorraine from my Crediton days and beyond. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich
Dianne Faubert
To Fred and the Bowers family.
Our most heartfelt condolence for your loss.
Lorraine was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Dianne Faubert and Daryl Tripp
Bob, Doris and Stephen
To all of the family of Lorraine,
May the peace of our Lord comfort you in the knowledge that this is not a goodbye, but a “see you later” in the resurrection in Christ. Support and encourage each other in this time of sadness with the promises of our Saviour.
Bob, Doris and Stephen Osgood
Marlene Regier
Sending my deepest condolences. Lorraine was a very special lady.
Donna Masse & Jim Leveck
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Wanda Reynolds
To Fred and Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I remember the dances at the Crediton Hall and the bus trips.
Wanda Reynolds
Cathy Fuller
My deepest condolences to the family.
George and Sue Wilson
Fred and family, heartfelt condolences on Lorraine’s loss. She was a kind, sweet, friendly lady. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Debbie Bowers
My thoughts and prayers are with our Uncle Fred and all of our cousins.
Love and prayers to you all.
Aunt Lorraine rest in peace.
You will be missed.
Love Debbie and David Bowers.
Calvin Shanks
I’m Sorry about the loss grandma you Lucas from Calvin
Jim and Sharon O'Toole
To Fred and the entire Bowers clan. We were saddened to hear of Loraines passing. She was a great lady with a great sense of humour. Remember the good times.
Jim and Sharon O’Toole
Lori and Barry
So sorry to hear about Lorraine
Michael Veri
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Lynn Veri
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathy
Clare & Brenda Martene
To all Lorraine’s Family & Friends . . .
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.”
We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to you at this difficult time as you say good-bye & mourn the loss of an especially important lady in your lives. Treasure the wonderful memories & happy moments, Lorraine has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your hearts. Words are never enough to ease the heartbreak you are feeling right now . . . but you have so many wonderful families, friends, neighbours & community grieving along side you also – please find strength by leaning on them for faith, courage, comfort, and support. Remember Lorraine’s devoted love of those she held dear . . . her memory will forever live on in your hearts & her legacy will live on in all of you . . .
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts & prayers – sending lots of Love & Hugs to all.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Marlene and Dave Mitton
Dear Fred and all your family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Lorraine. Thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time. Remember all the happy times you shared, With Sympathy Jean Clarke, Marlene and Dave Mitton
Elaine Koster
Thinking of the family at this time. Elaine (Pfaff) and Mike Koster.
Jason McFalls
Fred & Family,
So sorry to hear about Lorraine’s passing. I had a lot of fun summers working with Lorraine and the ladies at Centralia College. She was a special lady with a great sense of humour and I will remember the many laughs we shared. My condolences to the Bowers family.
richard jennison
Fred and Family,
We are so sorry to hear this news, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rich and Wendy
Terry & Sharon Romphf
Sorry for your loss Fred and family
Terry & Sharon Romphf
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Randy,Julie & Family,
Sorry to hear your Mom passed away.
Thoughts & prayers are with you at
this sad time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy
Nina Knee
Fred and Families,
So sorry to hear the passing of Lorraine. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Nina Knee and Family
Jeanie Pizzati
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
Jeanie (Klemke) Pizzati
Jason
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jason Carrigan
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy Fred and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. We have a lot of good memories from Centralia College.
Doris Ohmayer & Karen Insley Windsor and family
Thinking of you all at this time of loss. May your memories bring you peace.
Evelyn Vincent
To Lorraine’s family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Keep the good memories close
Marie Nethercott
Thinking of you at this time. Ed & Marie Nethercott
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
June E Morenz
Dear Fred and all the Family: I am so sorry for your loss. May all your happy memories help during your time of mourning.