Obituary of Agnes Bowman

Mary Agnes (Pelrine) Bowman passed away peacefully on June 8, 2017, at the age of 88, in the RK MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, and formerly of Merland, Agnes was the daughter of the late James and Mary (O’Brien) Pelrine. She is survived by sons, Charles (Maureen), Clyde (Jeanette), David, Kevin (Bernadette), Alvin (Cathy), Andrew; daughters, Audrey (Blaise) Bailey, and Trudy (Robert) Hallett; step daughter, Viola (Renie) Grant; brothers, Lawrence, Charlie, and Leo Pelrine. She was a nanny to 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, and foster sister to Ethel Layes, Margaret Boyle, and Joe Breen. Other than her quick wit, Agnes will be remembered for her love of bingo, a cup of tea with a sweet or two, and a good game of cards. Her doors were never locked, lights were never off, and some may remember her house as "The Merland Motel". Also, let’s not forget her famous bedtime hot toddy. Agnes worked in the laundry at the RK MacDonald Nursing Home, and took in and cared for many elders in her home. She was predeceased by husband, Charles Bowman; brothers, James (her twin), Ambrose, Michael, Roderick, William, and Patrick; sisters, Margaret and Alice (Bonvie); step children, Edward, John, Francis Bowman, Martha MacEachern, Eileen Williams; sister in laws, Agnes and Diane Pelrine; brother in law Henry Bonvie. Visitations will be Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at MacIsaac’s Funeral Home 61 Pleasant St. Antigonish, funeral mass will be held Monday at 10 am in St. Peters Church, Tracadie, burial to follow in St. Patricks cemetery, Merland. Rev. John Barry presiding. Family would like to thank Dr. Booth, and the staff of the RK MacDonald Nursing Home, especially Angela, for their care over the past year. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness.