19 July, 2012
Richard J. Bowker, 84, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. He was the husband of Constance A. (Kelley) Bowker, to whom he was married for 59 years. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Clifton U. and Gertrude (Ryan) Bowker.
He was a life-long resident of Hopkinton and a self-employed carpenter. He was also the former assistant building inspector for the town of Westborough and retired as the building inspector for the town of Hopkinton. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Paula Burns and her husband John of Hopkinton, and his sons J. Michael Bowker and his wife Sete of Athens, GA and Richard Bowker and his wife Caryn of Polk City, FL. He also leaves six grandchildren and his sister Jean Murray and her husband Joseph of Hopkinton. He was predeceased by five brothers and four sisters.
The funeral will be held Monday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday July 22 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central Street, Framingham, 01701.
