Newton, NH:  John R. Bowden, 74, a resident of Newton for the past twenty-eight years, died peacefully on Sunday evening, July 24, 2022 at the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport.

Born in Chelsea, son of the late Russell and Ethel (Theodore) Bowden he was raised and educated in Lynn, MA, and was a member of the Lynn Trade School Class of 1965.

A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, John served honorably as a Lance Corporal and was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Rifle Marksman Badge.

John was employed at General Electric for thirty-eight years as a project craftsman Tinsmith until his retirement in 2011 and was a member of Local 201 of the I.U.E. An avid lake and deep-sea fisherman, and New England Patriots fan, John also enjoyed riding his Harley- Davidson, snowmobiling in Pittsburg, NH, camping and vacations at Moosehead Lake in Maine. Vacations will surely not be the same without him.

John will be fondly remembered for being a champion of one liners, an expert of all things, and a mechanical Macgyver. He was definitely a man who says it like it is and had the biggest laugh in the room. Enjoy your steak and beer in the sky.

He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of thirty-eight years, Shawnee (DeAngelis) Bowden, two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Tom Athos of Chulouta, FL and Katherine and Cameron Gadd of Derry, NH, a son James Bowden, two brothers Richard Bowden and Russell Bowden, both of Groveland, MA, six grandchildren Johnny, Rebecca, Emily, Nick, Matt, and Cheyenne, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins, and was eagerly awaiting the birth of his fourth grandchild. He was predeceased by his son Jonathan Bowden and two sisters Linda Jandreau and Susan Chiaradonna.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend John's calling hours to be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. His funeral service will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the funeral home and conclude with the rendering of military honors by the U.S. Marine Corps at the military honors plaza on the grounds of the funeral home. Donations in his name may be made to The American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com