Margaret "Gail" Bowra's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Stratford, Ontario

Margaret "Gail" Bowra

January 24, 1939 - October 3, 2025 (86 years old)

Stratford, Ontario

Margaret "Gail" Bowra's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2025 in Stratford, Ontario

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James A. Rutherford Funeral Home

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Margaret "Gail" Bowra

January 24, 1939 - October 3, 2025 (86 years old)

Stratford, Ontario

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Margaret Bowra Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Margaret Bowra (Stratford, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Margaret left this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Margaret Bowra to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Keith Gardner and Margaret Gardner; her husband Bill Bowra (Bernie Houston); and her daughter Deb Bushfield. She is survived by: her son Britt Bowra (Susan Gerber); her grandchildren, Kent (Sarah), Andrea (Tory) and Adrienne (Alex); her great grandchildren, Nelson, Dominique and Taylore (Ryan); and her grandchildren, Lenni, Beau and Libby.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Stratford Country Club (53 Romeo St N, Stratford, ON N5A5M7).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Stratford Rotary Hospice (http://www.rotaryhospice.ca) or Wellspring Stratford (http://www.wellspring.ca) in Gail's honour. Donations may be made directly or through Rutherford Cremation & Funeral Services. 804 Ontario St., Stratford. 519-271-5062.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James A. Rutherford Funeral Home



Sun

Nov 16

Celebration of life

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Stratford Country Club
53 Romeo St N, Stratford, ON N5A5M7

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