Obituary of Sharyn Irene Bowes

We sadly announce the passing of Sharyn Bowes on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020. Sharyn was 75 years young.Beloved wife of 54 years to late Bill, loving mom to Teri (Keith), Rick (Karen) and Stacie (Dave). Granna to Kayla, Sutter, Shaelyn, Skyla, Kaitlyn and Samantha. Predeceased by her parents Arnold and Ina Shaw, brothers Ross (Dorothy), and Ted (Doris). Sharyn will also be remembered by her sister-in-law Nancy (Wilmer), brother-in-law Brad (late Lorna) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.Originally from Owen Sound where she attended OSCVI and met the love of her life. Bill spotted her driving by in a car and said ‘I’m going to marry that girl!’ Sharyn and Bill moved to Toronto, then Brampton, where they raised their family. The neighbourhood was a great community where couples took turns hosting euchre nights, told jokes over their fences, built hockey rinks in the backyard, and all the kids hung out together. Sharyn sold Avon and Regal, worked at Bonnie Best, Hallmark Cards and for many years worked at Brampton libraries including Chinguacousy, Four Corners and Fletcher's Creek. She loved playing Euchre, Bridge and Rummy and Poker with friends, family and neighbours, painting, shopping, and traveling around Canada and the US. They drove through almost all the provinces and states collecting souveniers along the way. Sharyn loved 50's and 60's music as well as country music. She was a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Rick Vaive and Ian Turnbull) and the Blue Jays.They frequently visited Sauble Beach where they rented cottages every summer and would eventually own a trailer for summer vacations.Sharyn was the lucky recipient of a donor liver after developing a rare autoimmune disease. That donation gave us a gift of 14 extra years with this strong, resilient, fun-loving, thoughtful and caring woman. It allowed her to see her daughter’s wedding, welcome 3 additional grandchildren, as well as experience countless precious moments watching all 6 grandchildren grow. She loved cheering them on at recitals, hockey games and graduations. A special thank you to those who have helped her through her journey - including Care-A-van drivers, volunteers, doctors & nurses in dialysis, acute care and palliative care. Also, thanks to the staff at Chartwell Retirement Residence Oakville where our Mom lived in recent years.Due to covid restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a future time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian PBC Society, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, or filling out your donor card.