William R. Bowlby, 83, of Brentwood, NH died Friday, June 6th at the Rockingham County Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.
Bill was born in Lawrence, MA the son of the late Mildred (McCarthy) and Russell Bowlby. He grew up in Salem, NH and was graduated from Woodbury High School. Bill owned and operated Bowlby Gulf and Garage in Salem. After selling his business, he worked for Turner’s Dairy as a milk collection tanker driver, a job he truly loved. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Church in Salem. He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with them. Bill was predeceased by his siblings, Raymond Bowlby and Jane Thompson.
The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of the Rockingham County Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Bill.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marilyn (Chase) Bowlby of Brentwood;
His 4 daughters, Kathie and her husband Ted Puzniak of Salem, NH,
Dawn Adams of Atkinson, NH,
Karyn and her husband Brian Robichaud of Brentwood, NH and
Robin Kuehn of Manchester, NH;
12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Monday from 3-7 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church in Salem. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Bill‘s name may be made to: Rockingham County Nursing Home Resident Fund, 117 North Rd., Brentwood, NH