Dorothy Jean Bowes, “Dot” to those who knew her, found peace after a two year illness, on November 23, 2018. Dot was a resident of Crofton for 46 years, and prior to that, Cheverly, MD. She was born in Somerville, MA on November 30, 1927, missing her ninety first birthday by days.
Dot worked for the State House in Boston, MA, before moving to Maryland to raise her family. She was a member of Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, for the Arundel
Volunteer Fire Company No. 7, was part of the Haiti outreach at her church and enjoyed playing bridge.
Dot is survived by her children, John (Kate) Bowes of Crofton, MD and Kevin (Rachel) Bowes of Delmar, MD, as well as four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, John Xavier Bowes, who died on July 28, 1993.
She will be laid to rest with her husband at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD at a later date.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the
Haiti Outreach
c/o
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
1800 Seton Drive
Crofton, MD 21114
