Phyllis, 76, of Brighton, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 18 September, 2021 at the QCH Trenton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late John Smith Trueman and Ruby Udella Trueman of Truemanville, Nova Scotia.
She first attended grade school in Truemanville before heading to Amherst Regional High School and ultimately Oulten’s Business College in Moncton, NB, lending to a professional administrative career with the RCMP.
She is survived by her loving husband Lindsay Bowles of Brighton, ON; two sons Steven (Anastasia) Bowles of Ashton Station, ON; and Gregory (Tracy) Bowles of Ottawa, ON; three sisters Jean Cameron of Amherst, NS; Carol (Leonard) Bzdel of Saskatoon, SK; Dorothy (Daniel) Smith of Truemanville, NS; brother Raymond (Jane) Trueman of Truemanville, NS; two brothers-in-law Karleton (Carol) Bowles of Russell, ON; and Curtis Bowles of Renfrew, ON; sister-in-law Susan McCulloch of Surrey, BC; seven grandchildren: Matthias, Nathanael, Diana, Cecilia, Emily, James and John-Paul; and a blessing of dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
Phyllis was predeceased by her parents as well her in-laws Clyde and Marjorie (Crowell) Bowles of Amherst, NS; brother-in-law David Richard Bowles; and, sister-in-law Barbara (Beal) Trueman.
Interment, graveside service including livestream will take place in the Beechwood National Military Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON, on Friday, 08 October 2021 at 12h00.
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In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Myeloma Canada or the charity of your choice.
Digital Guestbook
Curt Bowles
Brian and Jane McCarthy
Sincerest condolences to Lindsay and family, on the passing of your loving Phyllis. She will forever be in your hearts.
Jerry and Barbara Best
Lindsay and family so very sorry for your loss gone too soon..
Remembering spending summer visits at the family farm in Truemanville with all my cousins always good times except for the blueberry raking ..Phyllis will be missed by all
Debby, Cameron and Ali, Monica, Matt , Dawson and Hayden
We hope you find peace and comfort in your time of grief. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are sharing in your sorrow. Let the memories provide comfort in your journey through this loss.
Debbie and Jeff Vanhuizen
Ohhhh my Lindsay ?. Jeff and I are terribly sad to hear of Phyllis passing. She will be truly missed. I loved golfing with her and getting together at Mels Marauders parties. She was quite the girl ?. Take care of yourself. With sincere sympathy, Debbie Jeff Vanhuizen
Vince and Brenda Vaillant
Lindsay we are sincerely sorry for Phyllis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David and Nicole Stanfield
Deepest sympathies to Lindsay and family. Phyllis will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace, vale Phyllis.
Christopher and Gina Smith
Lindsay, Steven and Greg,
We are all thinking of you and your families, hoping you can find strength and support in the love of family and friends during this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our warmest condolences,
Christopher, Gina, Jean-Christophe, Anne-Marie and her husband Saul
Sharon and Charlie Matuszak
We are so very sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Steve Vooles
Lindsay and family. My sincerest condolences to you. I recall with happiness Phyllis’s smile, her laughter and wonderful fun spirit from our time in San Diego. Thinking of you mate.
You will be missed especially that infectious laugh and great sense of humor. Rest in peace