Bowers, Mac Tupper, 90, of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28th, at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, he was the only son of the late Frank “Todd” and Elsie (Whynot) Bowers. Dad lived in Liverpool his entire life. He was a gentleman, sportsman and most of all a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and most recently a great grandfather. Dad served with the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII with the Convoy Ships. He had a long career with Bowater Mersey Paper Company, retiring as paper mill superintendent after 62 years. Dad enjoyed many types of sports and excelled at most. Some of his proudest accomplishments were the years he played with the Liverpool Larrupers baseball team and where he was given the nickname “Slugger”. He was a past member of the Liverpool Curling Club and the Liverpool Golf and Country Club. Many happy hours were spent on the lakes and rivers fishing and in the forest hunting with his “pals”. Dad also enjoyed spending time at his camp on the Medway, the Govenor’s Inn, that was built by he and his dad. But above all, it was his family that mattered most. He was devoted to his wife Louise and very proud of his children and their families. His wonderful stories of his life’s adventures will always be in our memories. He was predeceased by his wife Louise (Donkin) Bowers. He is survived by daughters Cathy Bowers (Gordon Marshall), Anne Bowers, both of Liverpool; grandchildren Trevor Kelley, of Edmonton, Craig Kelley, of Victoria, Blair (Keri )Kelley, of Victoria, Carolyn Marshall (Brad Touesnard ), of Milford; great grandsons Mac and Max. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral and Cremation Service, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service by request. A “family get together’ will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to the Liverpool Curling Club. Condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Leo Campbell
Wow! We are shocked and saddened…you couldn’t find, or ask for a nicer man.
Our heart goes out to you; Ann, Cathy and Gordie!
He will be remembered well, by a lot of people.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leo and Ruth
Arthur and Cathy Anthony
Mac and my dad spent many pleasant hours together at the camp and elsewhere hunting and fishing with their pals.
Janet and George Fletcher
Anne and Cathy: We were sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Walter and Sherri Miller
Anne,Cathy and families:
We are so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing.A great man for sure and a pleasure to have known him.It was such a pleasure to have been able to visit with him and hear some of his stories,which will never be forgotten.Our grandson also had the pleasure to be able to talk with him about his sports.our condolences go out to you all at this time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
basil whynot
anne cathy and family
I was sadden to read of mac’s passing
he was a great guy,always had a chat with him wheather in the curling club or on the golf course
you are all in my thoughts at this time
MARILYN WHYNOT
To Cathy & Anne and families just to let you all know that you are in my thoughts at this sad time.Your Dad and Mom we both wonderful people and will be missed by all that knew him.remember all the happy time spent together,
Carl R. Veinot
To Mac,s entire family ,I offer my sincere condolence.Mac was my boss on the papers machines for a number of years.You couldn’t have found a nicer man in and out of the mill.Rest in peace my friend.
Duncan & Goretti Mac Isaac
To the Bower’s Family;
Although Mac has left this earth physically to join your mom in heaven, he leaves behind the goodness he has instilled in his family and those lucky enough to be called his friends. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dunc and Goretti Mac Isaac
Cathy Wentzell
Cathy, Ann, and families,
What an amazing life you all shared with your Dad. Mac was
a well liked man and will be missed by many. Mac is now having a well deserved rest… may you all find comfort in each other and the many, many memories you have of your parents.
Cathy & Rollie
Donna and David Dicks
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sincere sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the difficult time.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
To Cathy, Ann, and families
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon & Philip Thorbourne
Anne, Cathy & Family we are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, he was a great man & well be missed my everyone. Hold on to your memories & cherrish them. We are thinking of you.
Manson & Nancy White
Anne, Cathy & Families: Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Seemed so sudden. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care. God Bless.
Manson & Nancy
BRENDA LAWRENCE
TO MAC’S FAMILY. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS . MAC WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN . VERY KIND . THINKING OF HIS FAMILY . SINCERELY . BRENDA LAWRENCE ……….
Christopher Clarke
I’m so sorry to hear of Mac’s death. I’ve known him for a very long time. both he and Lou were friends. Great people. Peggy and I would like to offer Kathy and Anne and their families our sincerest condolences. Christopher
Robert & Sally Fader
Cathy, Anne and family:
So sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. He was a fine person and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sandra Turpin
Dear Anne, Cathy and Families:
I was saddened to read of your Dad’s passing. My sincere condolences and please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Sandra
Valerie Inness
Dear Cathy:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Take Care
Valerie
Bernadette Mervin Hartlen
Cathy Ann and Family So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Merv and Bernadette
David Whynott of mersey point
I am sorry to hear of Mac’s passing.It was always a pleasure to exchange some hunting and fishing stories with him.. I am sure he will be remembered and be missed by many.
Catherine Kelly Hobin
I was so sorry to hear the passing of your Dad, I’m glad Mac got to meet his new great grandson… My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Cathy
Hugh & Pat Dixon
Cathy,Ann&Family.
We are sorry to hear of your Dads passing.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Don and Glenys McNeil
Cathy, Gordie, and Anne and all the Bower family
Glenys and I want to give our condolences to you all. We had a good visit with Mac in November and realy enjoyed our time with him that day as always. I worked with Mac in the paper mill and he taught we a lot about managing people and the making of paper. I loved his stories. He was a great man and will be missed by many.
Don and Glenys
Brian and Bernice Braid
Cath, Anne and Gordie, we are so sad to hear of your Dad’s passing.
our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a gentleman,
You have such great memories.
Rosalee and Murray Smith
Anne, Cathy and Gordie and families, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fond memories of him at the Curling Club and stories my dad has told about their fishing trips are on our minds today.
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Cathy, Anne & families
Clyde (Gordon) and I were so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was a wonderful gentleman and will be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Wendy & Gord
Peggy Woodworth
Dear Anne and Cathy
Thinking of you.
Peggy
Cheryl and Harry Kennickell
Cathy, Anne and families
We are both saddened to hear of Mac’s passing. He was a special man and we both were lucky to have known him. He will be missed but fondly remembered by many. He had a long run and now will rejoin your Mum. May all of your memories keep you strong.
Jean Strum
To the Family :
Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of your father. Mac was a fine gentlemen and will be missed by all who knew him. I especially enjoyed his humour at the curling rink.
Sincerely,
Jean Strum
Margaret Ann Kerr
I was so very sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. My deepest sympathy is with you at this time. Allow yourself to remember the shared smiles, the hugs and the laughter. These loving memories will help you through this difficult time.
Margaret-Ann
Sue Beaumont
Such a wonderful man, his presence has already been missed at the Curling Club, he and his dog! Now he will be missed even more. My thoughts are with you all.
Kathy Jo Rumbolt
Dear Ann and family,
So sorry to learn of your dad’s passing, My sincere condolences.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Ann, Cathy and families: So sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. He will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Carolyn & George Parnell
Sending our sincere sympathy to the family; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kathy Lohnes Dixon
Dear Cathy and Anne, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, you are in my prayers.
Donnie & Brenda Vaughn
Dear Anne, Cath & Gord ,we are so sorry to hear of your Dad”s
Passing. I loved you Parents & we were always like Bristol Family !!! We have All Lost Our Parents but will never forget all the Memories.Good & Bad !!! Love to you All !!
Sharon Skerry (Rozee)
Cathy – have not seen you in so long – my heart goes out to you – warm thoughts
Sharon
Leo and Lynne Sears
Cathy and Gord,
Please accept our condolences on Mac’s passing.
Although I spent time with him infrequently and years ago, I clearly remember him as a friendly and generous host, a great storyteller, and a truly impressive man of accomplishment. A gentleman, for sure.
Leo
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
Cathy, Anne & families,
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
Cathy, Anne and Families,
Roger and Valerie Wilcox
Cathy, Anne and families,
We were so saddened to learn of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you “ALL”. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Sheila and Dave Manthorne
Dear Cathy, Anne and family. We were so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He was such a nice man and such a devoted husband, father and grandfather. I know you will miss him terribly. May the wonderful memories you have of your Dad comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs..Sheila and Dave
Vincent Oickle and Noweta Nickerson
To the Family
My Dad, Vincent and I were saddened to hear the news, so sorry for your loss. Our Deepest sympathy .
Ann Bellefontaine
Dear Anne Cathy and Gordie ,I was very sorry to hear about your dad. He will be greatly missed by all of you and aIl his friends in Liverpool and elsewhere. Please extend my sympathies to Carolyn,Trevor,Blair and Craig. We will miss seeing him at the club. Sincerely Ann Bellefontaine
gail Tutty
Cathy, Anne and familes: So sorry to hear of your loss. May it be a comfort to know he is now at peace with your Mom. I always enjoyed any time spent with your dad, he was a great guy – his obit.says it all. Thinking of you with sympathy and understanding.
Gail
Fred Giffin
Shocked and saddened by the passing of Mac. Colleague at work but good friend at the golf course and curling rink after retirement. So many great stories in those years at the golf course with our ever changing foursome. One of my favourites is seeing Mac walk off the ninth green with the flag instead of his putter after getting a birdie. Whether talking baseball, golf, curling or good times at the mill, Mac was one of those special people you could not help but respect and like a lot. So glad that along with other golfing buddies, I was able to have a great visit with him last year. Sincere condolences to Anne, Cathy and Gordie and the entire family.
Marjorie & Paul Freeman
The Bower Family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing……our prayers and sympathies are with you all.
Liz Boland
Cathy & Anne,so sorry to hear about your father. He was a wonderful man.
Susan MacLeod
Cathy and Ann and family: I am sad to hear you have lost your Dad. He was a good friend to my father, Fred Dagley. They played ball together in the Larruper Team and curled at the Liverpool Curling Club. Your parents were so kind to our family when my Dad died at such an young age. We always remember their kindness. My sincere condolences.
Susan MacLeod
Sandy Milford, Waynesboro, VA
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. My parents, Noel and Peggy Milford, were great friends of Mac and Lou and enjoyed many memorable times with them both. The friendship of your Mom and Dad were a big part of what kept our father returning to Nova Scotia each year and he always spoke of them with the greatest affection. As you may have noted, Dad passed away in July of last year and I hope their spirits have all found one another. I wonder if we are still producing such remarkable people who will be so missed in their passing.
Sandy Milford
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Mac Bowers,
I want to express my condolences on your loss.
May you find peace in knowing that Mr. Bowers had a life well lived.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Noreen Page Tomalin
Cathy, Anne & family – Barry & I were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.