Shirley A. Bowley

BARRE – Shirley Ann Bowley, 80, of North Main Street, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington with her family at her bedside.

Born on September 11, 1941, in Woodsville, NH, she was the daughter of George L. and Ruby Mae (Vermette) Taylor. She attended elementary schools in Lisbon, NH and graduated from high school in Woodsville, NH.

On January 18, 1964, she married Roger William Bowley, Sr., in Woodsville, NH. Following their marriage, they made their home in New Britain and Bristol, CT before moving to Northfield, VT and eventually settling in Barre. Roger passed away on May 12, 2014.

Shirley was self-employed as a housekeeper in the Northfield area before becoming employed at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center as a housekeeper.

She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church and in her spare time, she enjoyed doing word search puzzles, reading, and attending dinner events at North Barre Manor.

Survivors include her daughter Lisa Bowley of Montpelier, VT and her sister Laurie Paradie of Washingtonville, NY as well as two nieces and two nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Roger Bowley, Sr., and her son Roger Bowley, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church, 79 Summer Street, Barre. There are no calling hours. Later inurnment will take place at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT.