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Neil Ross BOWLBY

Male 1889 - 1972  (82 years)


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  • Name Neil Ross BOWLBY 
    Born 18 Oct 1889  Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 6 May 1972  Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I8382  bmds
    Last Modified 17 Sep 2020 

    Family Jennie Raymond WOTTON,   b. 17 Mar 1890, Brooklyn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1959, Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 27 Dec 1911 
    Notes 
    • Wedding Bells Bowlby - Wotton
      A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wotton, Wilmot on Wednesday morning, Dec. 27th, when their youngest daughter, Jennie Raymond, became the bride of Neil Ross Bowlby also of Wilmot. The bride was attended by Miss Evelyn Bowlby, sister of the groom, while the groom was supported by Louis E. Wotton, brother of the bride. Little Jean Bowlby acted as ring bearer. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. Skinner, of Yarmouth, uncle of the bride, the double ring ceremony being used. The bride was tastefully attired in white silk and bridal veil and carried a large bouquet of ferns and bridal roses. The bridesmaid was dressed in blue silk and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The grooms present to the bride was a gold watch and chain, to the bridesmaid a ring and the ring bearer a locket and chain. Among the number of handsome presents was a large rocker from the Wilmot Sunday School and some valuable dishes from the Wilmot Club and a nice assortment of silverware, china etc. from a large number of invited guests present. After a dainty wedding breakfast the happy couple were driven to Middleton where they took the D.A.R. express for Boston where they will visit relatives. On their return they will reside at Wilmot.

      Their marriage certificate is numbered 2412. The clergyman was Rev. J.D. Skinner, her uncle an United Baptist minister. The witnesses were Charles L. Wood of Annapolis, N.S. and John G. Marsters, Melvern
    Children 
    +1. Harold Raymond BOWLBY,   b. 12 Sep 1917, Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 1991, Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    +2. Marion Louise BOWLBY,   b. 10 Jul 1923, Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Apr 2013, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
    +3. Major Arthur Tremaine BOWLBY,   b. 5 Jan 1925, Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1986, Nepean, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Family ID F2716  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Oct 1889 - Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 May 1972 - Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Nova Scotia. OBITUARY - N.R. Bowlby
      WILMOT — Neil Ross Bowlby, 82, of Wilmot, Annapolis, died Saturday in Colchester Hospital, Truro.
      Born in Wilmot, he was the son of the late Arthur and Adelaide (Pierce) Bowlby. He is survived by a daughter, Marion (Mrs. A.G. Kennedy) Truro; two sons, Harold, Dartmouth, Arthur, Toronto; two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. E.H. Fales), Melrose, Mass.; Jean (Mrs. H.P. Reagh), South Weymouth, Mass.; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife. The body is at the Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral service will be held Monday at 3 P.M. with Rev. Milton Munn officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton.

      Bowlby — The family of the late Neil Bowlby wishes to express our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for flowers, donations, and expressions of sympathy at our time of sorrow. A special expression of thanks to neighbors for their many kindnesses. Your thoughtfulness was much appreciated. – Harold, Marie and family; Marion, Ken and family; Arthur, Betty and family.
      The Application for Registration of Birth was signed by his mother, Adelaide Pierce Bowlby and declared before H. Ray Pierce, J.P., on September 1, 1943.
      Copy of the registration of death in his estate records.

  • Sources 
    1. [S5] Find A Grave, → Memorial ID 189040781.