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Luther Bowen

November 1, 1943 – March 31, 2020

Passed away on March 31, 2020 at Lakeridge hospital in Oshawa, Ontario, at the age of 76, with his daughter by his side. Luther will be dearly missed, as a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, to so many. Luther is survived by his three children, Junior, Wayne, and Cynthia, of whom he was extremely proud. He was also the adoring grandfather to Amanda, Cian, Chamarre, Lanaya, Alexia, Jayda, Sumaya, Chad Jr. and Karson. Luther was born the second of 15 children to parents, Luther Small and Elaine Bowen, on November 1, 1943 in St. Michael, Barbados. He was raised in Roadview St.Peter, Barbados by his grandparents, Ma and Ta Bowen, whom he loved dearly. Luther immigrated to Canada on September 12, 1967 to be with his sister and second mother Deloris. He arrived just in time to meet his newly born niece Michelle who he had developed a special bond and loved dearly. Luther also loved his baby sister Lisa and her husband, Jermey. He looked forward to spending time with his baby sister every summer, showing her the ropes on the “art” of frying fish.

Luther worked at Rexnord for many years prior to commencing his employment at Ford Electronics in 1986, where he worked until his retirement in 2002. During his employment at Ford, Luther developed many meaningful friendships which he maintained and held dear up until his passing. Luther also truly loved his best friend and sidekick, Charlie, his loyal dog. Luther enjoyed “passing on the legacy” by telling stories of his grandparents and his life in Barbados. He upheld Ma’s teachings and reminisced frequently on hauling pots with Ta.

Luther was most proud of his relationship with the Lord and the work he performed in the name of Jesus with the Children of Zion by his side. Luther’s infectious laugh, witty humor, insightful advice, unshakeable loyalty, strength, compassion and love for life will be dearly missed. Service Details to come. Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King street West, (905-721-1234).

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Michelle Grant

October 30, 2020

Thank you Uncle Lu for all your love, I miss you dearly. #090967

-Michelle Grant

Michelle Grant

October 16, 2020

7 months has past, I miss you so much. My tears have not stopped; I know you would ask what am I crying for? I miss our talks, our laughter our outings and most of all your wisdom. Life is not the same without you. #090967

Michelle Grant

August 15, 2020

I miss you Uncle Lu, words can not express what my heart feels. I brought your girl by to see your resting place. Thank you for all the memories you left with us. I love you uncle Lu.

Michelle Grant

May 27, 2020

Uncle Lu, memories live on in my heart and I am comforted by them; but the tears still flow freely. I miss you so much, I did not get to hold your hand, say a prayer with you and tell you I love you.
Thank you for all the times you shared your wisdom. Your death has brought me in contact with other family members overseas and closer to the ones I knew; your desire will be accomplished.
Rest now until we are reunited through Jesus.
- Michelle (Your Trudy)

Michelle Grant

April 23, 2020

Thank you for a memorable Christmas. I didn’t know it would be our last. #2020

Michelle Grant

April 17, 2020

My dear uncle departed this world. He was not only my uncle, he was wise Godly council, he was a man full of wisdom, we was my second dad and my friend. I will miss our conversations about Jesus, I will miss the “Trudy, and did you know...?”, The laughter over Harvey’s burgers with EVERYTHING on it and onion rings. The drives to the butcher shopped getting lost on the way home and calling it the scenic route will never be the same. Oh how I will miss calling you uncle Lu-third. I will miss introducing you to new technology as we video call family overseas, watching Sanford and Son and The Bugs bunny and Road runner show. I will smile at 12:30 and think of you. Thank you uncle Lu for ALL the time you allowed me to care for you with such grace and humility. Thank you for blessing me with your God bless you.” Your words of wisdom will stay engraved in my heart “When someone ask... give don’t judge.” My heart aches, I know I will never hear “ Hello Lieutenant Columbo here” when I call you. My soul rejoices for your soul, rest now, we will meet again. #yourtrudy-bowtoot #1967.

Harold Hamilton

April 11, 2020

Luther Bowen you had left this dimension and journey into realms where you will walks with the Angels of the Almighty god our creator. I had such great pleasure of being a close friend and I surely miss our regular agreement and dis agreement over the phone. I know your soul is in a better place where you can watch over us.
This is the time in our life long journey where we’ know it coming but we are not ready or prepare to begin this next journey but as you always reminder me that you now had a relationship with god therefore I know that you was at this stage in your life where long journey in this world was finish and the journey of life within the next stage where you now can watch over your friends and love ones you had left behind.
Brother Luther, rest in peace and god bless your soul. I miss you and will always remember you because you were and always will be a great friend and spiritual mentor.Miss you
Harold

Andrew Grant

April 8, 2020

I wish I got to see you again before you passed Uncle Luther, but I know I will see you again at the resurrection. At least you will not see the evils that are coming upon this world and this generation. I pray that our family will be comforted in this time, yet serious in the LORD as you often demonstrated. May Jesus Christ lead us all into obedience to His words so we may all be ready for our own departures. May Jesus comfort us in this time of darkness and mourning.

-Andrew

Ioana Teodor

April 8, 2020

Dear Cynthia,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ioana

Karla Amaya

April 7, 2020

Dear Cynthia,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thinking of you, Karla.

FROM THE FAMILY