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After graduating from McDonald Consolidated School in Middleton, Arthur joined the RCAF and served overseas in the Second World War as a flight sergeant air gunner. He survived when his plane was shot down and escaped capture, eventually returning to Canada where he went into training as a pilot. In 1945, he retired from the RCAF. At a ceremony at Government House, Halifax, he was awarded the DFN by Lt.-Gov. J.A.D.McCurdy. He was a member of the Caterpillar Club, an organization formed by those whose planes were shot down during the Second World war and managed to elude the enemies. Following several years of employment with the Maritime Life Insurance Company, he re-enlisted in the RCAF, serving many years on various bases throughout Canada and retiring as a major. He then took employment with Canex as a buyer, and transferred to Lahr, West Germany, where he served as purchasing agent for almost four years. Prior to his death, he was a partner of Ottawa Travel. He was cremated in Capitol Memorial Gardens.

Arthur married Alice Elizabeth NEILY on 22 Jun 1944 in Port George, Annapolis, Nova Scotia. Alice was born on 21 Aug 1923 in Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; died on 16 Aug 2015 in Nepean, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Gary BOWLBY
2. Allan BOWLBY was born on 15 Jan 1949 in MIddleton, Nova Scotia; died on 5 Feb 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario.
3. Glenda BOWLBY
4. Bruce BOWLBY

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Nova Scotia. OBITUARY - N.R. Bowlby
WILMOT — Neil Ross Bowlby, 82, of Wilmot, Annapolis, died Saturday in Colchester Hospital, Truro.
Born in Wilmot, he was the son of the late Arthur and Adelaide (Pierce) Bowlby. He is survived by a daughter, Marion (Mrs. A.G. Kennedy) Truro; two sons, Harold, Dartmouth, Arthur, Toronto; two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. E.H. Fales), Melrose, Mass.; Jean (Mrs. H.P. Reagh), South Weymouth, Mass.; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife. The body is at the Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral service will be held Monday at 3 P.M. with Rev. Milton Munn officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton.

Bowlby — The family of the late Neil Bowlby wishes to express our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for flowers, donations, and expressions of sympathy at our time of sorrow. A special expression of thanks to neighbors for their many kindnesses. Your thoughtfulness was much appreciated. – Harold, Marie and family; Marion, Ken and family; Arthur, Betty and family.
The Application for Registration of Birth was signed by his mother, Adelaide Pierce Bowlby and declared before H. Ray Pierce, J.P., on September 1, 1943.
Copy of the registration of death in his estate records.

Neil married Jennie Raymond WOTTON on 27 Dec 1911. Jennie (daughter of George Ambrose WOTTON and Teressa Annie SKINNER) was born on 17 Mar 1890 in Brooklyn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; died on 17 Dec 1959 in Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jennie died at home after a brief illness. She was educated at the Provincial Normal College, Truro, NS and taught school for several years. She was active in church and community life. She was a Baptist. Her funeral was from the Middleton Baptist Church with Rev. Austin MacPherson officiating and interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery.
The “Raymond” in Jennie’s name was after her mother’s (Teressa Skinner) brother-in-law, the
missionary Alexander Forester Raymond, who married Rosetta R. Skinner. (Source – Judy Bowlby)

A tribute published in the pages of a Halifax Newspaper, Halifax, N.S.
Middleton, December 23, 1959 – Mrs. Jennie Bowlby, 69, wife of Neil R. Bowlby, died at her home following a brief illness. She was born at Wilmot, daughter of George and Theresa Wotton and was educated at the Provincial Normal College, Truro. She taught school for several years and was active in church and community life. She was a Baptist. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Marion, (Mrs. A.G. Kennedy), Truro; two sons, Arthur, F/Lt. RCAF, St. Hubert, P.Q., Harold, Truro; two sisters Bessie (Mrs. George Heatley), Bedford; Vera (Mrs V.M. MacCoy), Chelmsford, Mass.; one brother Louis, Wilmot and her parents. The funeral was Sunday afternoon from the Middleton Baptist Church with Rev. Austin MacPherson officiating. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery.

The funeral service for the late Mrs. Jennie Raymond Bowlby of Wilmot, Annapolis County will be held at the Middleton Baptist Church, Sunday 2 P.M. conducted by Rev. Austin McPherson. Interment Pinegrove Cemetery, Middleton. Rather than send flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton.

The “Raymond” in Jennie’s and her son, Harold’s name honours Teressa’s brother-in-law, the missionary Alexander Forester Raymond married to Rosetta R. Skinner.

Jennie earned her Senior A. R. #11871 in May 1959 of Royal Life Saving Society, Ontario Branch.

Believing she was sick with the flu, Jennie continued her Christmas shopping. In fact, she had suffered a heart attack.

The Application for Registration of Birth was signed by her Aunt, Mrs. Isabel Skinner Barteaux and Declared before H. Ray Pierce, J.P., her Uncle on August 13, 1943.

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Wedding Bells Bowlby - Wotton
A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wotton, Wilmot on Wednesday morning, Dec. 27th, when their youngest daughter, Jennie Raymond, became the bride of Neil Ross Bowlby also of Wilmot. The bride was attended by Miss Evelyn Bowlby, sister of the groom, while the groom was supported by Louis E. Wotton, brother of the bride. Little Jean Bowlby acted as ring bearer. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. Skinner, of Yarmouth, uncle of the bride, the double ring ceremony being used. The bride was tastefully attired in white silk and bridal veil and carried a large bouquet of ferns and bridal roses. The bridesmaid was dressed in blue silk and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The grooms present to the bride was a gold watch and chain, to the bridesmaid a ring and the ring bearer a locket and chain. Among the number of handsome presents was a large rocker from the Wilmot Sunday School and some valuable dishes from the Wilmot Club and a nice assortment of silverware, china etc. from a large number of invited guests present. After a dainty wedding breakfast the happy couple were driven to Middleton where they took the D.A.R. express for Boston where they will visit relatives. On their return they will reside at Wilmot.

Their marriage certificate is numbered 2412. The clergyman was Rev. J.D. Skinner, her uncle an United Baptist minister. The witnesses were Charles L. Wood of Annapolis, N.S. and John G. Marsters, Melvern

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1881; Farmer

George married Teressa Annie SKINNER on 8 Jun 1879. Teressa (daughter of Deacon Charles SKINNER and Eunice Ann DIMMOCK) was born on 22 Nov 1855 in Weston, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 18 May 1929 in Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George and Teresa were married by Rev. J. D. Skinner

Charles married Eunice Ann DIMMOCK on 15 Mar 1842. Eunice (daughter of Rev. George DIMMOCK and Eunice SKINNER) was born in 1817 in Wilmot, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; died on 23 Jul 1889; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]