Bowes, Bill Bill passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 68. Beloved husband for over 43 years of Susan (Cox) Bowes. Loved father of Sarah (Gavin) Christie, Erin (George) Tsarouhas, Adam (Beth) Bowes and John (Alanna) Bowes. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Charlotte, Brett, Billy, Evie, Aubree and Leah. Dear brother of Allan Bowes. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Cecilia Bowes. Fondly remembered by his extended family and many good friends. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, 17 Elmsley St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. In memory of Bill, contributions to the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre (Ottawa Hospital Foundation) would be appreciated.