Eleanor C. (Anderson) Bowden, 80, of Bridgewater, formerly of Whitman, passed away surrounded by her family in the St. Joseph’s Manor in Brockton after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of Roland S. Bowden.
She was the daughter of the late Reinhold and Doris (Touche) Anderson born in Manchester, NH., brought up in Deerfield, NH and attended Deerfield Schools. She was also a graduate of Salem Hospital School of Nursing.
She had been a resident of Whitman since 1964 before moving in with her daughter to Bridgewater 6 years ago.
Eleanor worked as a Maternity nurse for 45 years and 33 of those years she worked for Brockton Hospital. She was also an active participant for the Compassionate Friends, who help families that have lost a child.
In addition to her husband Roland, she is survived by her daughter Karen Long and her husband Thomas of Bridgewater, her brother David Anderson of Virginia, her grandchildren Zachary and Audrey; also several nieces. She was also the mother of the late Steven and Nancy Bowden.
Her services will be held on Thursday May 17th at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Interment will follow in the Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, MA. Visitation will be Wednesday May 16th from 4:00-8:00PM.Donations may be made in her name to St. Joseph’s Manor, 215 Thatcher, Brockton, MA 02302