Obituary of Robert Derek Bowering

Bowering, Robert “Derek” CWO (ret’d) of Moschelle. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one Derek (Dad and Papa) on April 17, 2017 at age 65. He was the son of Verna and the late William Edgar Bowering of Bay Roberts , Nfld. Derek spent 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces (Dental Corp) as a CWO. He then joined a private practice in Digby and retired in 2015. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time at his camp. Derek is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Shirley (Fleet); daughters: Shelley (Paul) Lincoln and Angela (Ian) Thompson; three grandchildren: Avery, Owen and Amelia; one sister and four brothers and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and two brothers. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday from the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday from the Clementsvale Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Robertson officiating. A reception will follow in the Forresters Hall, Clementsvale. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice. On line condolences may be made at www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com