Jean "DeStefano" Bowker's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2026 in Worcester, Massachusetts

Jean "DeStefano" Bowker

June 21, 1945 - May 13, 2026 (80 years old)

Worcester, Massachusetts

Jean "DeStefano" Bowker's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2026 in Worcester, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel

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Jean "DeStefano" Bowker

June 21, 1945 - May 13, 2026 (80 years old)

Worcester, Massachusetts

Jean Bowker Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jean Bowker of Worcester, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on May 13, 2026 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Bowker to show support.

As Jean departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jean may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jean leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonio DeStefano and Velia DeStefano (Zamarro). She is survived by: her children, John C. Bowker of Portland Maine, Laura J. Bowker-Delbou (Michael) of Grafton and David A. Bowker (Colleen Negrotti) of Framingham; and her granddaughter Taylor.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Book Hotel Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel (370 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Book Hotel St Anne's Church (170 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel



Tue

May 19

Visitation

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Book Hotel Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel
370 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605

Tue

May 19

Mass

11:30 AM

Book Hotel St Anne's Church
170 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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