Contributions to the tribute of Helen Jean Bowes

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Helen Hannah posted a condolence

My deepest condolences to the Bowes Family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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Steve Hannah posted a condolence

I'm sorry to hear of Helen's passing, but now...she is in the arms of God

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Cousin Naomi & Allan Mahon posted a condolence

Our sympathy Tom & Valerie, & your entire family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.

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Marilyn Thomas posted a condolence

Very sorry to hear of Helens passing. Alfred,John and Emily. You are in our thoughts. May the beautiful memories help ypu through the days ahead. Marilyn and Brian

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Camy Bowes posted a condolence

So sad to hear of my grandmothers passing. Although I’ve been traveling and living far away for the last couple of years I was lucky enough to be home in January and had a lovely visit with her. With my moms recent passing I found much comfort in hearing everyone share fond memories with her, I wanted to share one of my favourite memories with my grandma. Although I can’t be at the funeral I hope that this brings a little happiness to my family back home. Growing up in Perth we always gathered at grandma at grandpas for all the big holidays. With Easter just around the corner it brings a smile to my face thinking of all those years of Easter egg hunts that grandma would arrange. There were 13 grandkids and every year we each had our own special clues that lead to a sweet surprise. Some years we even had to take the four wheelers out as she hid clues and treats all over the property, the older cousins helped the younger ones and a great time was always had by all. I miss those simpler times and I will always hold those memories dear. Thinking of all of you, wish I could be there ❤️

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Elaine Patterson posted a condolence

We are so sorry to hear the passing of Helen, she was often at our family gatherings, full of life and fun, she will be missed. Thinking of you Tom and Valerie and family. Xo

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Hal and Peggy King posted a condolence

To the Bowes family We are so sorry to hear of Helens passing . She was a kind and wonderful lady and was much loved in the community. Treasure all of the wonderful memories she has left you with. Our thoughts are with you all.

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Pamela Newton posted a condolence

This is an immeasurable loss for you all , Helen was so passionate and committed to you her family . The church and the Perth community meant so much to her ;she has been a wonderful friend and I will remember with Joy and laughter all the times we shared as Altonatives Please accept our condolences

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Kevin Carnrite posted a condolence

Sending my sincere condolences to all of Helen's family at this difficult time. Helen's dedication as a volunteer at Lanark Lodge touched many lives. Helen was one of a kind and she will truly be missed. Take care.

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Karen Parrish posted a condolence

Tom, Valerie and family. I was very sorry to hear about Helen passing away. Throughout the years I was always happy to see Helen and experience her warmth and cheerfulness. Please remember that you will all be in my thoughts. Take care, Karen.

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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence

There are so many precious memories of Helen. She was a gifted lady,and shared her talents with others. I have fond memories of her hrs. that she was a volunteer in the Lodge. She was so helpful in many different ways for our church. Helens memory will last in our hearts. May peace and comfort bless all of the family.

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mark crawford(Molyneaux) posted a condolence

I am so sorry to learn of your mothers passing she was a gifted lady indeed always warm and kind toward others my mother thought the world of her I am Nina Molyneaux son mark my deepest sympathy.

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Paul Bowes posted a condolence

To Uncle Arthur, and all of my cousins please accept condolences for your loss from me, Kathryn, Olivia and Simon. Aunt Helen was always very welcoming to me during the summer holidays when I practically lived at your place on the farm when we were kids. I can still remember those great cheese and tuna buns that Aunt Helen would make after hours of swimming and playing in the barn with Tommy and Wilson. From the choir at St Paul’s church to her local theater performances to even just making meals, Aunt Helen always had great stage presence. I will be in the UK so will not be able to make the service, but we will be thinking of you all at this time of sadness, and hoping that you can also remember the great happiness that Aunt Helen brought to us all, including me.

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Marsha Arnott posted a condolence

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom Tom and Valerie. It sounds like she had a very full and happy life and celebrated it to the fullest.

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Lanark County Public Works posted a condolence

Our sympathy Doug & Anne, & your entire family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish all of the great family gatherings and the fond memories.

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Dale Smith posted a condolence

To the entire Bowes family, I send my condolences to you all. Helen was a very dedicated, loyal volunteer here at Lanark Lodge for many many years. We at Lanark Lodge appreciate all Helen did for us and our residents while volunteering. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

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Cheryl and Jay Lapeyre posted a condolence

We are sending our sincere condolences to you and all the family. She certainly sounded like the "spark” in the family and i’m Sure she will be missed by all the family. I’m so glad you had that time together just before she died and it will be a wonderful memory for you all. She was such a presence in all of your lives. A celebration of life is something she would want.

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Ann Savage posted a condolence

So sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know Helen really well, we shared a love for music. Keep the memories close to your heart.

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Glen & Elaine Moore posted a condolence

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each member of the Bowes family. Memories cannot be taken away.

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Norm /Judy Chaplin posted a condolence

My memories of Art and Helen go back into the 50's and 60's, and they are all good memories. Christie Lake, the sugar bush a swim be the dam, and every morning at the dairy. Our regards to Art and family

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Judy Palmer posted a condolence

Janet & family, My thoughts are with you & all of your family during this sad time. It is always difficult. Hold on to the precious memories & support one another.

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Bob & Bonnie Strachan posted a condolence

To Art and the entire Bowes family- We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss—Helen was always a cheerful and vibrant person whom we have known since the early seventies and we enjoyed her genuine friendship. From Church to County gatherings we appreciated her dedication and friendly composure and know that she will be missed by many. We are presently travelling and will be unable to attend this week but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Judy Farrell posted a condolence

Howie & I were very saddened to hear of Helen's passing. Our younger daughter Heather, had a baby girl on Mar. 23, so I am in New Hampshire & will not be home until March 31. Sorry I will miss the celebration of her wonderful life, but My thoughts & prayers will be with your family. Judy

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Mary & Allan McNamee posted a condolence

Our sincere condolences to Helen,s family ; Helen was a joy to know. I knew her from volunteering at Lanark Lodge . She left beautiful memories for all her family . Allan & Mary McNamee

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Harry & Hazel Cameron posted a condolence

Our deepest sympathy to all your family during your loss. May your many memories help in the days ahead God Bless

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David Lintaman posted a condolence

We are deeply saddened to hear of Helen's passing. Truly a loving and energetic lady, she will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to the entire Bowes family. The Lintaman Family.

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Karen Siltanen posted a condolence

Dear Janet and Family, I was so sad to hear that your Mom had passed away. I hope that your memories of times together bring some comfort through these sad days. Karen

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Melissa Kalmbach (Doug and Edna Van Meer's grandaughter) posted a condolence

I have very fond memories growing up of my Grandpa and Grandma bringing me to visit "Aunty Helen and Uncle Art's" farm. Aunty Helen was a dear sister to my Grandma, Edna. I recall visiting the farm for large "Boxing Day" gatherings at Christmas and for "Dodds" family reunions in the summers. And then there were one off visits where my grandparents would bring my sister and I to the farm for the day. Aunty Helen was always very warm, kind and welcoming when we came to the farm. I will always remember how bright, fun and kind she was. My Grandma loved her so much!!! I was sorry to hear of her passing and am praying for Uncle Art and all the members of the Bowes' family as you mourn this incredible loss for your family.

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Betty Faith posted a condolence

Dear Art and family I was so sorry to hear that Helen had passed away. She always had her beautiful smile and happy attitude. Helen was a very welcoming person when we first came to St. Paul's and she continued to care about Bill and myself even when she was having her own health problems i will miss her.

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Glenna Shanks and Amy Asselstine posted a condolence

Thoughts and prayers are with all of the Bowes family st this time. As a child I have fond memories of Mrs Bowes and her great voice being heard at St Paul’s Church. She will be missed for her many talents.

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Sandy Stemp posted a condolence

Condolences from the Stemp-Turner family. Thinking of you in this difficult time. Such wonderful memories of Aunt Helen every summer!

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Barbara and Perry Metaxas posted a condolence

Our hearts will be with you Art and the whole family. We were so sad to hear the news but our memories of Helen will live forever in our hearts. Sending hugs and love. Barbara and Perry

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Barbara and Perry Metaxas posted a condolence

Dearest Janet and family Your loss is our loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Helen will be greatly missed by all. A truly compassionate lady and a family pillar. With all our love from our family to yours.

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Karen Ronald posted a condolence

Art, Janet, Alfred, Doug and the rest of the Bowes family - sad to hear on Lake 88 this morning of Helen's passing. She was such an elegant and joyful person, I know you'll miss her terribly. Thinking of you, Karen (Jordan) Ronald

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Sandi Dodds posted a condolence

Some of the best childhood memories I hold in my heart include Aunt Helen and Uncle Art. Those Dodds family picnics hosted on their farm were filled with sunshine, laughter and amazing food. Any time we gathered as a family was an opportunity to love, laugh and learn a little more about our wonderful heritage. I'm not sure we knew just how extraordinary those times together really were until we started having families and children of our own. Grandpa and Grandma Dodds, my father Jim and his four incredible sisters, Doris , Edna, Helen and Millie taught us all so much about the importance of family and faith...My heart goes out to Uncle Art, Janet, Alfred, Doug, Tom and Wilson and all of their families at this time...xoxo

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Tes, Bill, Billy & Angela Bewick posted a condolence

Dearest Bowes and Pentney Families: It was indeed a very sad Saturday, both for the family and Helen’s dear friends; all of who will miss her beauty, many talents and the all around great woman she was. She was a community member; church supporter; and more importantly, wife, mum and grandparent extra ordinaire. Helen was also the mother to so many more than those she gave birth to; we feel so lucky to have shared our times together over the past 38 years, and I am sure we are just among hundreds of others. You may think you and we lost our ‘Monarch’ of the family…but we haven’t…our memories of dear Helen and her spirit will live forever. There aren’t any great words I’ve ever found upon the passing of a loved one. Bill and I and family send our deepest condolences to everyone for your loss. With the combination of her health and her faith…I do believe Helen in a better place. We may have lost one of the families’ brightest sparks…but you haven’t lost Helen…she will be forever in your thoughts and memories; every time you visit Tayview Farm or Auntie Margaret’s house; she will be with you; every time you laugh with joy with all of her amazing legacies …she not only raised all her kids marvellously; she loved their partners with distinction; and, they in turn, paid her back with a large group of beautiful and talented grandchildren and great grandchildren, she will be with you; every time you gather and share a glass of milk, juice or wine...she will be with you…Helen and her memories will be with us all forever! Thank you, Helen, for all your love, kindness, hospitality and friendship for near 40 years…we promise…we will remember you! Please give our Art all the hugs and kisses on the planet, because I know only he can lead Helen’s Legacy, and the rest of us, beyond this sad time. Loads of love to all, Tes, Bill, Billy and Angela xoxo

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Lornie and Nancy MacDonald posted a condolence

Tom and Valerie sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.Thinking of your family at this difficult time.

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Monica and Tony Wilcox posted a condolence

Our sincere condolences Tom and Val and to the whole family. Helen was a wonderful volunteer in our community giving years of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

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Alma Churchill posted a condolence

Dear Art and Family, I fondly remember my first "date " with Allen in this community. It was to attend Helen and Art's anniversary party in 2003. I'll never forget Helen's warm welcome and her marvelous way of making me feeling accepted and immediately "right at home "on that happy occasion and every time we visited the Bowes home from that day onward. She was a very special lady ,and I feel blessed to have known her. May you find comfort and consolation in the rich legacy she leaves behind. May the God of all comfort be with you now and in the days ahead.

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Randy and Janice Gordon posted a condolence

Sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your Mom. Thinkiing of you all at this difficult time.

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Bob and Linda Mcdonald posted a condolence

I was saddened by the news of Helens passing while we away. I always thought of her as a classy lady. I will miss our visits with her and conversations with her and Art. God Bless.

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Jennifer Dickson posted a condolence

Dear, dear Art... and Janet, Alf, Doug, Tom and Wilson... a loving, kind, generous, beautiful spark she was indeed. We all loved her - too many reasons to name. My children spent so many precious days over there, I got to sing with her, we chatted about farming, cooking, politics, music, holidays, heartbreak, healing, She represents the best of Tay Valley, of family, of humanity. My heart is with you. ♥️

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Cathy Berry posted a condolence

Dear Tom and Valarie, I was sad to hear of Helen’s passing. She always had a smiling face and was so welcoming. You could always tell that her family was her greatest joy and you are lucky to have so many great memories to comfort you in this sorrowful time.

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Susan Bjerstedt posted a condolence

Dear Uncle Art, and my cousins Janet, Alfred, Doug, Tom, and Wilson: Many memories of Aunt Helen have come to me this week, especially the visit Lynn and I had with her when I was "home” to Ontario last summer. Calling her the ‘spark’ of family gatherings describes her perfectly! The Dodds family picnics at the Bowes farm, skits and costumes, swimming at the dam, the poem she wrote for my mother’s (her sister Doris) 90th birthday, always happy to see everyone who stopped in, that big welcoming smile, and so very proud of all her children and grandchildren and now great-grandchildren. I admired her "style” and her involvement with the community around her and her efforts (with Uncle Art) to appreciate and preserve the history of their farm. As I write this, you will all be gathered to celebrate her life at St. Paul’s United Church – the church where she and Uncle Art were married (I was her flower girl!). Afterwards, there will be a long funeral procession out the Scotch Line, past the house where she grew up, past the road leading back to the farm where she raised her family, past "Aunt Margaret’s house” where she and Uncle Art have spent their later years, and on up to the Upper Scotch Line Cemetery where her parents also rest. I so wish that I could be with you today but Mike and his children are with us for spring break and we haven’t seen them since September - Aunt Helen would understand..... Please know that you are in my thoughts today and in the coming days. Much love to all of you and your families. Susan

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Beth & Charlie Gillan posted a condolence

Our thoughts are with you Arthur while remembering the spark that was Helen.

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Donald and Dianne Adam posted a condolence

Art and family. We wish to express our condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Lillian and Bob Szpak posted a condolence

Our sincere condolences to the whole family, Janet, your Mom was such a life force! What a privilege it was to know her and to have spent time at the farm with our family and children. Big hugs to everyone, Bob and Lillian

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Esther (Dodds) Spence posted a condolence

Helen was a first cousin on my father's side. We made a trip to Canada in the early 70's and visited her and her family and have fond memories of that trip. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. She was especially close to my older sister, Janet, being about the same age. My sympathy goes out to her husband and children.

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Monday, January 20, 2020

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Pam Newton lit a candle

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Altonatives in Cornwall Nineteen years ago our singing group The Altonatives travelled to Cornwall to follow in the steps of Poldark. Helen was part of our group. We stayed at The ( not so ) Grand Hotel in Newquay , rented 2 cars & travelled around the county. Cornwall has never been the same. We had a ball. Many of the group are no longer with us. But the wonderful memories of that time & the great friends who travelled together will always be fresh in our memories. Helen I think of you so often , you were a true & funloving friend Pam Newton

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Esther (Dodds) Spence posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Helen was a first cousin on my father's side. We made a trip to Canada in the early 70's and visited her and her family and have fond memories of that trip. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. She was especially close to my older sister, Janet, being about the same age. My sympathy goes out to her husband and children.

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Lillian and Bob Szpak posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the whole family, Janet, your Mom was such a life force! What a privilege it was to know her and to have spent time at the farm with our family and children. Big hugs to everyone, Bob and Lillian

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Donald and Dianne Adam posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Art and family. We wish to express our condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Beth & Charlie Gillan posted a condolence

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Our thoughts are with you Arthur while remembering the spark that was Helen.

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Susan Bjerstedt posted a condolence

Friday, March 30, 2018

Dear Uncle Art, and my cousins Janet, Alfred, Doug, Tom, and Wilson: Many memories of Aunt Helen have come to me this week, especially the visit Lynn and I had with her when I was “home” to Ontario last summer. Calling her the ‘spark’ of family gatherings describes her perfectly! The Dodds family picnics at the Bowes farm, skits and costumes, swimming at the dam, the poem she wrote for my mother’s (her sister Doris) 90th birthday, always happy to see everyone who stopped in, that big welcoming smile, and so very proud of all her children and grandchildren and now great-grandchildren. I admired her “style” and her involvement with the community around her and her efforts (with Uncle Art) to appreciate and preserve the history of their farm. As I write this, you will all be gathered to celebrate her life at St. Paul’s United Church – the church where she and Uncle Art were married (I was her flower girl!). Afterwards, there will be a long funeral procession out the Scotch Line, past the house where she grew up, past the road leading back to the farm where she raised her family, past “Aunt Margaret’s house” where she and Uncle Art have spent their later years, and on up to the Upper Scotch Line Cemetery where her parents also rest. I so wish that I could be with you today but Mike and his children are with us for spring break and we haven’t seen them since September - Aunt Helen would understand..... Please know that you are in my thoughts today and in the coming days. Much love to all of you and your families. Susan

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Cathy Berry posted a condolence

Friday, March 30, 2018

Dear Tom and Valarie, I was sad to hear of Helen’s passing. She always had a smiling face and was so welcoming. You could always tell that her family was her greatest joy and you are lucky to have so many great memories to comfort you in this sorrowful time.

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Jennifer Dickson posted a condolence

Friday, March 30, 2018

Dear, dear Art... and Janet, Alf, Doug, Tom and Wilson... a loving, kind, generous, beautiful spark she was indeed. We all loved her - too many reasons to name. My children spent so many precious days over there, I got to sing with her, we chatted about farming, cooking, politics, music, holidays, heartbreak, healing, She represents the best of Tay Valley, of family, of humanity. My heart is with you. ♥️

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Bob and Linda Mcdonald posted a condolence

Thursday, March 29, 2018

I was saddened by the news of Helens passing while we away. I always thought of her as a classy lady. I will miss our visits with her and conversations with her and Art. God Bless.

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Randy and Janice Gordon posted a condolence

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your Mom. Thinkiing of you all at this difficult time.

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Alma Churchill posted a condolence

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Dear Art and Family, I fondly remember my first "date " with Allen in this community. It was to attend Helen and Art's anniversary party in 2003. I'll never forget Helen's warm welcome and her marvelous way of making me feeling accepted and immediately "right at home "on that happy occasion and every time we visited the Bowes home from that day onward. She was a very special lady ,and I feel blessed to have known her. May you find comfort and consolation in the rich legacy she leaves behind. May the God of all comfort be with you now and in the days ahead.

Helen Jean "Dodds" Bowes

July-04-1931 - March-24-2018

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