Barbara A. (Kreutzer) Bowe, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. Born October 15, 1922, daughter of the late Alfred and Pauline (Wilbur) Kreutzer, she was a graduate of Greenfield High School, and was employed in the billing department at Greenfield Tap & Die. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, William F. Bowe in 1945 and in 1954, they and their two children moved to Springfield and then East Longmeadow for many years later settling in West Spfld. She was predeceased by her husband William in 1985 and her loving companion of 10 years, Robert Gardner, in 2001. Barbara is survived by her son, David Bowe (Barbara R.) of West Springfield, and daughter, Kathleen Germaine (Gordon) of Chicopee; grandchildren, Dr. William Bowe (Kristin), Andrew Bowe, Melissa Wright (Dylan), and Timothy Germaine (Jeyme); and great granddaughter, Aurora. Calling hours for Barbara are Wednesday from 5-7PM at Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105-9959.
Barbara A. (Kreutzer) Bowe, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. Born October 15, 1922, daughter of the late Alfred and Pauline (Wilbur) Kreutzer, she was a graduate of Greenfield High School,... View Obituary & Service Information
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