BOWEN, Walter M., Q.C. - Born of United Empire Loyalist stock on July 2, 1934 in Belleville, Ontario. Died at Belmont House, Toronto, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in his 85th year. Retired partner of Cassels, Brock and Blackwell LLP, passionate Wagnerian, and enthusiastic supporter of all things cultural. Former board member of the National Ballet of Canada, the Canadian Opera Company, Trinity College School, and many corporate boards including Southam Inc. Only child of the late Captain Walter (Ben) Bowen and Helen Bowen (nee Patrick) of Trenton, Ontario. Survived by Lisa Balfour Bowen, his wife of 48 years; his daughter Arabella Bowen (Tyler Cole) of New York City; and son Staunton Bowen (Ambur Braid) of Frankfurt, Germany. The Bowen family thanks Dr. Bradley Birmingham and the wonderful staff at Belmont House; Walter's many devoted friends; and his loyal personal caregivers, Carina Cabuso, Regina Darang and Josephine Gaudiane. A funeral service will be held in St. James Cathedral, 106 King Street East, Toronto on Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Opera Company (416-847-4949), St. James Cathedral (416-364-7865), or Belmont House (416-964-9231) would be much appreciated. Thank you. HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES - NEWBIGGING CHAPEL 416-487-4523
Published online March 19, 2019
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
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Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
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January - May
Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
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Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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