Mary BOWES

MARY SEIM Mary Seim, of RR 3 Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Saturday, January 31, 2009. She was 71. Born in Hanover, daughter of the late William and Irma (Bluhm) Bowes. Mary worked for 35 years for Dominion and A&P stores before retiring, doing a lot of volunteer work and canvassing for Heart and Stroke, Cancer and the CNIB. She worked at the Blood Donor Clinics for many years, was Past President of the Kinette Club and the Hanover Curling Club. Mary and Bob were married for 50 years and enjoyed travelling to many places, and most of all she enjoyed living at Lake Rosalind. Survived by husband Robert Seim, sons Brian and Theresa Seim of Hanover, Alan and Paula Seim of Elmwood, grandchildren Elyse, Ethan, Sarah (Kevin Webb) and Justin. Also survived by brother Jim (Shirley) Bowes of Listowel, sister Betty Campbell of Hanover, sisters-in-law Lois Bowes of Hanover and Louise Seim of Hanover, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Donald Bowes, brothers-in-law Harold Seim, Dr. Elmer Seim and wife Jacqui. Visitation was held at Mighton Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 3, 3009 at 11 am, at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover. Rev. John Polacok officiated. Interment in Hanover Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church or the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation were appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Further information and register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca.