Obituary notice for Club Member RD "Buzz" Bowman LM 751

St Catherines, ONTARIO

It is with great sorrow that we  announce the passing of Donald Bowman on November 10, 2021 in the Woolcott Wing of the Welland County General Hospital in his 88th year. Don was born in Winnipeg Manitoba November 26 1933, son of Foster and Margaret (Upham)Bowman. He is survived by his loving daughter Cheryl. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Carruthers) Bowman (died August 12 2020)for 62 years. Survived by brother Bruce (Joy) and half brothers Stuart (Martha) and Geoff Bowman, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by brother Philip and sister Diane, and half brothers Stephen and Bryce.

Don was a Radio Operator with the RCAF for 24 years and a Corrections Officer with the Niagara Detention Centre for 18 years, former Master of St. George's Lodge, #15 AF & AM and member of Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping.

I want to thank the nurses, PSW's and support staff at Welland Hospital who took care of him over the last year.

Cremation has taken place and arrangements entrusted to Passfield Mortuary Services. As per Dad's wishes there will be no visitation. A private service will be held at Victoria Lawn Cemetery in June 2022. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Diabetes Canada, Heart and Stroke, or the CNIB.

Obituary Announcement for Old Comrade Nigel Van Loan

 

Nigel Ward Van Loan

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Peacefully with family at his side, Nigel Van Loan returned to the welcoming grace of God on the night of the fifteenth of May, 2022 at the age of 81.

Loving husband of Patricia for many years before she was stolen from him by the ravages of ALS on March 6, 2007. Loving father of sons, Ross & Andrew, and the late baby Stewart. Devoted grandfather of grandson and granddaughter, Mitchell & Holly. Dedicated younger brother of Paul, married to the lovely Amanda. And finally, faithful partner of the marvellous Alice.

Nigel proudly served Canada for over thirty-four years in the Canadian Armed Forces. After graduating from Royal Military College in Kingston, Nigel commenced his career in the Signal Corps. The bulk of his career was spent within the Signals Intelligence realm helping to protect this nation from foreign aggressions during the Cold War.

Nigel was a family man. He would spend time cooking up tasty meals for family gatherings and would be careful to select just the right wine to accompany his creations. Nigel enjoyed spending time and puttering around at the cottage he designed and built at Lake Skootamatta. He was a handyman and there was little he couldn't fix. He was an avid sports fan having played many and coached some throughout his adult life. He was a loyal Toronto Maple Leafs fan and played goalie until at age 75 when he decided that he had pressed his luck far enough and donated his equipment. Being a man of many interests, he was a model railroader, a formidable bridge player and avid gardener. He was well known for his deep singing voice and was never happier than when he was singing with his various choirs. Nigel was a natural leader. Whenever something needed to be done, Nigel would soon find himself in charge. He was an adventurer at heart and loved travel. His military career took him and his family to some far flung places on the globe but Nigel always made the most of those assignments and introduced his family to his love of discovering new things. Some of his fondest memories were trips he took with his two sons to visit Civil War locations which he would research thoroughly ahead of time. Nigel always found time for charity work because he enjoyed helping others. Even though he has departed, his love continues to sustain us and the example of how he lived his life helps to light our way.

Donations can be made through the ALS Society Ottawa or Hospice Care Ottawa.