| CONDOLENCES (GuestBook) |
4/19/2019 John Donald
Methuen, MA, USA
Charlie, You were a kind and loving man who never failed to show the world a gentle heart and a caring soul. Your friendship was and always will be cherished. You will always be held in a very special place in my heart. May you rest easy with our Lord. Peace, John
4/19/2019 PAUL R. SHEEHAN JR.
WEST NEWTON, MA, U.S.A
CHARLIE WAS A GOOD MAN AND WILL BE MISSED
4/20/2019 Connie Covington
Toledo, OH,
To my cousin Dr. Maru Colbert and the other family members of Charles S. Bowman, I am so very sorry for your loss. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each of you, may He give you peace, comfort and strength. Hold on to the promise of the Resurrection. Know that you will see Charles again. His presence will be missed on this earth. Family cherish all of your wonderful memories and know that although he is no longer here in bodily form Charles will always be in your hearts. Life is so very precious and everyday is a Blessing.
4/21/2019 Teresa Bent
southfield, MI, USA
RIP Charles! I remember you as a kind, easygoing, loyal man..witty at times, knowledgeable about many things....a peacemaker..family..most important to you!! May you have external peace in Heaven!
4/22/2019 Arthur Bowman Jr.
Detroit, MI, United States
My brother Charles Bowman has passed away. He lived April 14, 1953 to April 15, 2019. 66 years and 1 day. In talking about him, where shall I begin? Charles' only nephew, my son, summed it up best saying to his uncle ‘You were such an affable and unbothered soul, with the wisdom and countenance to match.’ Or his only niece, my daughter saying, ‘As the other half of my wonderful father, you are an amazing man. So kind, so loving, so go with the flow. The kind of get along with everyone type personality that I strive to have.’ Charles (aka CB) grew into that affable adult but he had a rough side as a child. We were 13 months apart in age. When we were 10-16 yrs old we had the occasional fist fight and he won every single one! He was heavier and taller, which made me the punching bag. Around age 15, I remember telling him he was a fighter but I was an intellectual. He laughed about me describing myself in that way for years! I was the better student in our youth, but it was amazing what a wise and learned person CB grew into! He became an engineer by trade and retired from Raytheon Corp., when he got sick, after almost 30 yrs of service. I sought his opinion and perspective on a multiplicity of things, most notably financial matters. CB was expert at handling money i.e., he was extremely frugal!! Charles’ email address began ‘2-4-1 guy,’ which tells you how hard he would look for a bargain! Before he met his wife but after he had relocated to Boston from Detroit, Charles and me along with wifey Phyllis would meet in New York every year, for almost 10 straight yrs, to hang out and do NY stuff!! We were in Times Square in NY on New Year’s Eve 1979 turning 1980, with a million other people, to watch the ball drop. What an incredible memory!!!! The annual NY trip was a summer pilgrimage until wifey first got pregnant in 1985. CB would visit Detroit Christmas week and 4th of July week every year thereafter. He would hang out with us and his best friend, Lloyd Walker. Charles married Dr. Maru Colbert in 1991 and stayed happily married until death did them part yesterday, 28 yrs. later. They traveled the world in their spare time and had a great life together. They had no children but were very doting on ours. We saw them 4 times over the past year, rather than just twice, including only 2 weeks ago, which was a gift from God. Charles was sick with cancer but well enough to travel and before the stroke. He was himself and we got to be with him one last time…… CB, the hole you’ve left in my heart cannot be filled. We had such a great childhood and adolescence together!! Now you have gone to be with the Lord. I will see you on the other side, big brother!! Missing you…….
4/23/2019 Debbie Cox
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Dear Sisterfriend, "May tender memories soften your grief, May fond recollection bring you relief, And may you find comfort and peace in the thought Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought... For time and space can never divide Or keep your loved one from your side. When memory paints in colors true, the happy hours that belonged to you." --Helen Steiner Rice My prayers are with you and I am a phone call away. Your friend, Debbie Cox
4/23/2019 Debbie
Dorchester, MA, United States
Dear Maru, my sister friend, I send condolences to you and your family. I pray for your peace as you embrace the memories of your husband, Charles. May you and your family find comfort in knowing that you have friends who deeply care, share your grief and are here for you. Much love Debbie Cox
4/23/2019 FRANK MUISE
LOWELL, MA., USA
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF CHARLIE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR GOOD TIMES AT THE SPINNERS BASEBALL AND LOCK MONSTER GAMES. YOU WERE A GREAT GUY AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY PRAYERS. YOU WILL BE MISSED
4/23/2019 Guy Hoefer
Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
Charlie was one of the nicest guys I ever worked with in my 42 years @ Raytheon. He will be sorely missed by us all.
4/23/2019 Jeanette White
Methuen, Ma, United States
Rest well Charlie. God bless the family
4/24/2019 John WaLker
Los AngELes, CA, USA
Dear family, may GOD bless you, to heal your heart, and remove your pain and suffering; today and foreverr. We thank GOD For bringing Charles onto this earth, and for all the good that he did. He will surely be missed! May he rest in peace!
4/25/2019 Simmons Family
West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
To Maru, and the Bowman Family, you have our deepest condolences. May God Bless you and your family Love, The Simmons Family
4/25/2019 CURTIS L Dixie
Pickerington, OH, US
WITH OUR DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY KNOWING WE HAVE A PROMISE OF A REUNION DAY GIVES COMFORT AND HOPE THROUGH OUR PAIN. WE ARE PRAYING THAT YOU WILL FEEL GOD’S LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU UNTIL THAT WONDERFUL DAY. SYMPATHY & PRAYERS, CURTIS & ANNETTE
4/25/2019 Simmons
West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
To Maru, and the Bowman Family,we expressed our deepest condolences. May God Bless you and your family. Love, The Simmons Family
4/25/2019 Ronald and Patricia Moore
Detroit, Michigan, USA
To our cousin Maru and the Bowman family. Please know that we are saddened by the loss of Charles. We pray that you find comfort in knowing that he is not suffering, and cherish the loving memories of Charles that live on in your hearts.
4/27/2019 Frank Kelly
Haverhill, Ma, USA
I worked in Charlie's area that he covered at Raytheon. He would pull up a chair and talk almost everyday. I loved his happy nature and him and I seemed to be on the same page politically. I and everyone I've talked to are going to miss that great jolly guy. I was very sad to hear that even though we all prayed for his return he succumbed after all. God Bless His Soul