Teresa Bowman (Nee Dorner)
elevated 1g41F September 16, 1934 – March 18, 2024
elevated 1g41F Obituary
It is with sadness that Teresa’s family announces her passing at Southlake Care Village in Newmarket, Ontario, on March 18, 2024, at the age of 89. Teresa is predeceased by her loving husband, Ron, and is the proud and loving mother of Bob (Mary), Ken (Kelly) and Doug. She is the cherished Nana to Jessica (Russ), Gregory, Liam (Dominique), Meghan (Adam) and Madeleine.
elevated 1g41F Teresa was born on September 16, 1934, in the city of Toronto Ontario, the proud daughter of Frank and Katherine, and younger sister to her beloved Lynne, who predeceased her too soon. In 1955 Teresa married the love of her life, Ronald Joseph Bowman, and they built a life together in Scarborough, buying their first and only house in 1958. They raised their family in that house on Cardy Place, providing great memories to their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends alike. Teresa went on to live in that same house for 61 years, providing a solid foundation, and a welcoming gathering place for the family on Birthdays, Christmas celebrations, Thanksgiving and anytime a friend would drop in.
elevated 1g41F Teresa was an avid gardener and spent countless hours tending to her gardens and took pride in the beauty they added to her house. She was also very active in street and community activities, participating in her Euchre Club, Bowling League, her Curves group or just having a coffee with friends and chatting about current events, she loved her coffee and news. She was also very active in community craft shows, marketing her creations both for fundraising and profit. She became a very proficient artist, specializing in folk art painting, and many of her treasures reside on the desks and hang on the walls of family and friends to this day.
elevated 1g41F She will be forever missed but always remembered in our hearts and many memories. Teresa will be forever remembered for her strong personality, values, zest for living, her can-do attitude, and for her love and devotion to her family.
elevated 1g41F We would like to thank the staff at Southlake Care Village, 5th Floor, for the special care they provided for Teresa during her stay, and especially during the last 6 months.
elevated 1g41F Funeral Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home and Cemetery, 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill Ontario on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12pm (Noon). Interment to follow on the grounds of the Cemetery and Reception Lunch to follow (all at the same location)
elevated 1g41F If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
elevated 1g41F Funeral Mass
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Monday March 25, 2024 at 12:00pm
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May she rest in peace, my heart is with all of you.
My condolences to the Bowman family.
Your father Ron was a cousin to my mother Eileen (Burrill
McQuillan and your grandmother Josephine was my mother’s aunt.
Your father Ron took me to piano lessons when we were young.
Would love to hear from one of the family. If you are interested
Maureen (McQuillan) O’Malley
416 222 1444
Maureen, thanks for the condolences and it was great talking to you today. We will plan a visit in a few weeks when we get back from our trip. Bob
My sincere condolences to Mr. Bob Bowman, Jessica and Gregory. Your Mom and Grandma was such a loved woman with remarkable perseverance and talents. Keep her love and traditions alive in your family. Much love to you all during this difficult time.
Thanks Laura for your kind words of condolence for Mom. She was a special lady and we will all miss her dearly.