Obituary of Arlene F. Bowen

Arlene F. Bowen “Peggy”, 88, of Eastford died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Beloved wife, for more than 60 years, of the late Charles S. Bowen, Sr. She was born January 16, 1928 in Eastford, CT, daughter of the late Clifford and Ruth (Dodge) French. Arlene made her home in Eastford all her life. She was a life member of the Eastford Baptist Church. She helped her husband grow his Trucking Business. She was a great mother always cooking homemade meals for her family. She missed her husband dearly – always waiting for him to come home. She leaves her children Pamela Desaulnier and her husband Dennis of Eastford; Christopher Bowen of Eastford; Richard Bowen and his wife Amy of Eastford; Charles Bowen, Jr. and his wife Pathumma of Eastford; sisters Irene, Betty, Dorothy, Lorraine, grandchildren Derrick, Daniel, Kristin, Alyssa, Sarah, Benjamin, Jacob, Caleb, Aiyana, great grandchildren Aisha, Hunter, Abigail, Phoenix, Macy, Scarlet and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son David and brothers Russell and Ken. Calling hours will be Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. A Celebration of the Life of Arlene F. Bowen will be Friday, July 22 at 10:00 AM at the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road, Eastford, CT. Burial to follow in Eastford Grove Cemetery followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Eastford Independent Fire Company, PO Box 333, Eastford, CT 06242. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com