Obituary of Mary A Genge-Bowers

Mary A. Genge-Bowers

(nee Gould)

March 1, 1926 – September 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary A. Genge-Bowers announce her passing on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Corner Brook Long Term Care at the age of 98 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters: Sybil Genge, Selma Genge (Syd Pauls-ex), Aurelia Victoria Genge and Pat Gillam (Terry); special sister Rosie Hart step-sons: Wade Bowers (Bernie) and Claude Bowers (Phyllis); grandchildren: Jeffrey Gillam (Melissa), Andy Bowers (Danielle), Kate Bowers (Josh) and Matthew Bowers (Sam); great-grandchildren: Wesley, Jacob, Oliver, Lauren and Casey; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her first husband Caleb Genge, second husband Woodrow Bowers, daughter Davina Genge, parents Thomas and Edith Gould, brothers Willis, Sam, Andrew, Harrison, George and Isaac John, sisters, Naomi, Eliza and baby Gerald, Rita and Joannie, special niece Juanita (Wynie).

Visitation will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point on Thursday from the hours of 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Friday, September 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Canon Vernon Short and The Very Rev. Catherine Short officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery.

Mom was a masterful seamstress, quilter, knitter and baker, and used her talents and skills to make many donations to the church and other causes. A perfectionist to the core, she made everything from baby clothes to wedding dresses. She was a friend to many and always there with a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She had strong faith and was always there to help with church functions until her later years. She was a special person in many ways. We were so lucky to have her in our lives for so many years. We will miss her very much but celebrate her long life.

Special thanks to the staff of 4 North, Corner Brook Long Term Care for the wonderful care they took of our mother.