Lillian Joan (Mohring) Bowen of Goderich at the age of 90 years passed peacefully with her loving son Ken by her side. Beloved wife of 52 years of the late Roy Donald “Bing” Bowen (2002). Loving mother of Ken (Kathleen) Bowen. Cherished grandma of Chris, Scott and Jacqui Bowen. Treasured great grandma of Jacob, Cody, Madison, Chasmine and Liam. Dear sister-in-law of Don Glenn, Don and Ruth (Bowen) Fritzley. Also survived by her many special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Roydon and Lillian (Berriman) Mohring. Her brothers Bert, Harold (Hooley), Bill, John, Gordon (Corn), Lorne, Bob and her sisters Marjorie (in infancy), Alma, Donna, Pat, Mona and Lucille.
At Joan’s request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church on Tuesday July 23, 2024 at 11 AM. A private family interment will be held at a later time at Colborne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations in Joan’s honour may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Alexander Marine & General Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit gratefully acknowledged.
Joan was born in Goderich and lived her entire life here. She was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 109, and proud of it, where she volunteered her service for many years. Anyone who knew Joan could agree she was a determined and strong willed woman, some would say feisty. She was an avid walker and also loved to spend her free time at the beach walking the boardwalk and watching the sunsets.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Goderich Place and Alexander Marine & General Hospital for their excellent care and for their compassion shown to Joan in her final days.
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Joanne Graf
Our condolences to the Bowen family. Joan was a lovely lady. You will have many great memories.
Paul and Joanne Graf
Marilyn Jeffrey
My sympathy Ken to you and your family. Your mom was such a nice person with alot of
spunk. May she RIP
Krisanne Flinders
Ken, Kat, Chris, Scott & Jacqui, our thoughts are with all of you as you process the loss of your mom and gramma. ‘Feisty’, what a great choice of words to describe Joan’s determination and will!
It’s not easy to lose someone that’s been with you for your whole life. You all have great memories of Joan to hold within and to share with each other. Share. Cry. Laugh.
All our love to you always,
Krisanne, Emma & Joey
Mike & Elaine Wilson
Sending our condolences to all the family & friends. Joan was a great neighbour with a lovely smile.
Nancy White
My condolences to Joan’s family. Joan was always a friendly person and had time to chat whenever we would meet!!! Cherish your memories
Shelly Keys
Ken, Kathleen and Family
So sorry to hear of Joan passing.
Our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts. Hugs
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Joan’s family – You are in our special thoughts.
Joan was special to know and remembered –
With sympathy – Cecelia and Don Denomme
Kelly Mallough
Just wanted to say I’m sorry for your loss. I have known joan all of my life and she was a wonderful lady . I used to work with her at the met store here in goderich. All of my best
Cathy Stoddart
Condolences to the family. Bob and I always enjoyed our conversation with Joan on are walks. Lovely lady.
Mike and Val (Park) Bendig
when Joan lived on Elizabeth St., she would walk in our neighbourhood and she was always friendly and would stop for a chat or just a ‘hello’. Our condolences to all of her family and friends.
laurie scott
my condolences, I am so very sorry for your great loss, Aunt Joan was a very classy lady, from humble beginnings to work world and worked she did, she lived a beautiful life and was rewarded greatly, she earned it all, now reunited with Uncle Bing and all of her siblings, parents, and friends gone before her, Rejoice! there’s a party going on, as they all welcome her home!..hold your love and memories of her close to your heart, she’s your angel watching over you now, rest easy Aunt Joan, you will be missed & forever remembered xo God speed!
Shirley Erb
Joan was a great lady. Always had time to talk and greet people. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Becky and Dave McIvor
Joan will be missed by many. Always friendly and ready to stop and chat . Deepest regards to all her family and friends
Ella May and Jim Mohring
We were very saddened to learn about Joan’s passing — she lived a good life and was a lot of fun when we got together
Thinking of all of you at this time
Jim And Ella May
Pat & Bob Desjardins
Ken, Kathleen & family of Joan
Our thoughts are with you and know that all your good memories will help you through this most difficult time and remember your Mom & Grandma is at peace now.
June Meader
Ken my condolences. Your Mother was a friend of my Mother Helen Jewell. I was a roommate of your Mother in hospital in 2020.