A Memorial service for Robert G. Bowser, age 77 of Ogdensburg, will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday August 3, 2024 at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Mother Katherine Boswell and Rev. Robert Schirmer co-officiating. Calling hours will be held on Friday August 2nd from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Mr. Bowser passed away at the Albany Medical Center on Sunday July 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Surviving is his wife Kathleen; his son Thomas Bowser and his companion Brittany Montroy of Ogdensburg; two granddaughters Haileigh & Rhylan Bowser; a nephew William Vanderwende Jr. and his son Scott of Netcong NJ; cousins Michael, Timothy and Tierney Gearon Atlanta GA; nephews Adam Benjamin Brown of Knoxville TN, Robert Michael Brown and his wife Annalisa of Nashville TN, William Maxwell Brown of Rochester NY, William Alexander Whyte of Oxford; niece Renee Elizabeth Daniels and her husband Eric of Albion NY,mother in law Joyce Whyte of Bainbridge NY; brothers in law Robert Whyte of Bainbridge NY and William Melanie (LaRosa) Whyte of Oxford NY; sisters in law Renee Brown of Bainbridge NY, Maryanne Whyte (Ellen Robertson) of Sherburn NY.
He was predeceased by two siblings Rex J. Bowser and Margaret A. Vanderwende; and a cousin Michael Gearon Sr.
Bob was born on January 31, 1947 in New York City, a son of the late Harold & Jane (Gearon) Bowser. He graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1965. He was married to Kathleen Whyte on April 16, 1977 in Bainbridge NY. He studied at Potsdam State earning a BA & BS in Psychology and Sociology and later a Master’s degree from Adelphi University in Social Work in 1988.
During his career he worked as an attendant at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center prior to attending college. After receiving his degrees, he worked as a social worker for The Psychiatric Center, North Country Cerebral Palsy and taught classes at Mater Dei College, local prisons, US Postal Service, St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, United Helpers Nursing Home all while maintaining a private practice out of his home.
He was a past member of the Order of St. Luke’s and St. John’s Episcopal Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and grandchildren, visiting old military museums and forts, crossword puzzles, reading, politics, historical biographies, reading, cooking, visiting hobby shops, star gazing, assembling model airplanes, space programs, his pet dogs and spending time with friends and family. Bob will always be remembered for his wit and humor, and his friendship shared with many.
Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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