Mary Agnes Bowers

Mary Agnes Bowers, 89 years old, of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, passed away on November 30th, 2023, at her home in GFW, surrounded by her family. Mary was born and grew up in Windsor, NL, where she met the love of her life, Allan. They were married in 1959 and raised a family of five.

Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Agnes Marie (Nellie) Ballard; brothers Fred and Steve Ballard, sisters Ann McDonald ( Luke ), Geraldine Sheppard (Colin), Bridget Ballard-Renaud (Cliff Button), and baby sister Bridie; son, Darryl Bowers; son-in-law, Clifford Randall; brothers-in-law, Russell Bowers, Clarence Bowers and Terry Bowers and sister-in-law, Dorothy Hurst (Bill).

Leaving to mourn are: her husband Allan; sons Patrick (Wendy), Roy (Ivy Boone), Andre (Kathy) and daughter, Kim Randell (Clyde Snow); daughter-in-law Patti Bowers; sister-in-law Irene Ballard; grandchildren: Kaila Sigston, Megan Redden (Michael), Brandon Randell (Sarah), Bradley Randall (Chelsea), Emily Bowers, Breanna Randell, Brooklyn Randell, and Bethany Bowers; great-grandchildren: Grace Redden, Benjamin Randell, Lauren Randell, Sophie Redden and Lucas Randell .

Mary met the love of her life, Allan, while working at Father Meaney’s theatre in the mid-fifties where she worked six years with Dave Gardner and Mrs. Cardoulis. After her children were old enough and attending high school, she worked at the Cabot Bakery on Cromer Ave. from 1986 to 1991. There she made many friends while on the cash out front. During her retirement, Mary and Allan spent many years travelling all over Atlantic Canada, especially Newfoundland, and parts of the eastern United States. Also, in her retirement she volunteered with the Telephone Pioneer Partners where they fund raised for community groups. Mary was very well known by family and community for making and gifting her delicious Christmas cakes and cookies, which many looked forward to receiving. Mary was also an active and devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church in Windsor where she served as Eucharistic minister and lay reader.

Among Mary’s most favourite memories would be those spent at Fortune Harbour in the summertime. The place would be filled with extended family members and lots of good times that included garden parties, boil ups, berry picking and evening music from friends.

She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.