In Memory of

Loretta

Diana

Bowen

(Melnyk)

Obituary for Loretta Diana Bowen (Melnyk)

Bowen, Loretta (nee Melnyk)
Peacefully at Bethell Hospice, Ingelwood on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of David Bowen (2000). Dear mother of Christina Bowen (Chuck), Lesley Bowen (Zachary), Dianna Ostler (Jon), Kelly Bowen (Nick) and Andrew Bowen (Karla). Cherished grandmother of Maxen, Aubrey Lynn, Dominik and soon to arrive a new granddaughter. Beloved companion of David Schnurr. Remembered by her sister Joan Milliard (Bob). Loretta will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Loretta's Life will be held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to Bethell Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

A tree will be planted in memory of Loretta in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com