Arby BOWES

HOLNBECK, Mrs. Gordon (nee Arby (Arbie) Bowes) - Peacefully at Fairhaven in her 90th year. Beloved wife and sweetheart of Gordon for over 68 years. Dear mother of Gloria Hatter (John) and Bryan (Wendy). Much loved grandmother of Valerie O'Connell (Brendan), Jennifer Hunt (Boyd) and Christy Holnbeck (Karel). Special Great-Nana to Patrick, Alyssa and William. Sister of Edna Jackson, Ruth Wright, Myrtle Janusz, Grace Smith (Gordon), Cecil Bowes (Jean), Major Carl Bowes (Joyce), the late Herbert Bowes (Doris), Wallace Bowes, and the late Elizabeth. Dear Aunt of Major Brenda Holnbeck. Will be missed by many other nieces and nephews. Arby was a life member of the Salvation Army, a member of the Temple Songsters, League of Mercy and Home League. She was a member of the visitation committee for over 50 years and served on various committees, also a Sunday School teacher. She had a beautiful alto voice and sang in various trios. Although stricken with dementia, she would often break out into hymns such as Amazing Grace and other hymns. A wonderful Christian lady with a beautiful smile, who loved everyone and was a great asset to Gordon when he served on City Council and the Peterborough City-County Disaster Fund Committee. She loved all staff at Fairhaven, called everyone dear, and they returned her love. Our heartfelt thanks to all staff at Fairhaven for their wonderful care and to Doctors Tim Kerr and Donald Spink for their special care over the years. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Salvation Army Temple, 219 Simcoe Street, Major Robert Zwicker officiating. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the City-County Disaster Fund, The Salvation Army or Fairhaven Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. 11190836