Richard T. Fowler

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard Thomas Fowler of Mount Carmel, St. Mary's Bay on Sunday, July 30th, 2023.  A beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend.

He was predeceased by his parents; Richard and Kathleen (nee Hawco) Fowler and parents-in-law; Patrick and Margaret (nee Casey) Hunt.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his darling wife Bertha (nee Hunt), sisters: Elaine (Ted), Ann Marie (Ernest) and Maureen (Cecil), brothers: Tom (Karen) and Aubrey (Alisa), sisters-in-law: Theresa (Wayne) and Ida, and brothers-in-law: Ron (Joyce), Jerome, Louie (Mary Jane) and Philip, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and good friends.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Mount Carmel.  He was an active member of St. Mary's Council #13320 Knights of Columbus and was actively involved in all aspects of his parish.  He spent many hours, days and weeks working to build up Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Parish, especially the church and cemetery.  Richard was a person of strong faith, he strongly believed that "the man above" was in charge.  Richard was known, respected and loved by many and was always ready and willing to volunteer his many skills to anyone needing help, especially gardening, which he loved.  His carpentry skills were used and vastly appreciated in Conche, his second favourite place, repairing the Hunt homestead.

He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.  A special thank you to the staff of 4 North A at the Health Sciences Centre for their excellent care.  The family would also like to thank his doctors, Dr. Debra Bergstrom and her team for their care and professionalism.

As per Richard’s request, cremation has taken place. Resting at Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood, visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 1st from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Wednesday, August 2nd from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church, (79 Northside Road) Holyrood on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with inurnment to follow at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, SMB.

In lieu of flowers, the family are requesting that donations in Richard’s memory be made to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery Fund, which was Richard’s passion. Donations may be sent via email to rplmountcarmel@gmail.com