Gerald D. Bowes of Brooklyn New York, formerly of Boston died on April 24 in New York. He was 55 years old. Born and raised in Boston, Mr. Bowes attended Boston schools. He graduated from NYU in the early 1970’s. Mr. Bowes worked as a computer consultant in New York. He was also an avid painter and artist. He was the son of Katherine (Dirrane) and the late John S. Bowes. He also is survived his son Daniel Bowes of Brooklyn NY. The companion of Michele Whitman and brother of Richard Bowes of Manhattan NY, Lee Bowes of Pelham NY, Paulette Bowes of Auburndale and David D. Bowes of Newton Centre. Funeral from the Eaton and Mackay Funeral Home 465 Center Street Newton Corner on Wednesday April 28 at 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Newton Centre, at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Newton Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the John S. Bowes Memorial Fund C/O All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02465.