Donna Bowman

FAIRFIELD – Donna Bowman, 79, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in her home. She was born in Gardiner on Feb. 6, 1943, daughter of Llewellyn and Effie Thompson Bowman.

Donna grew up in Hallowell, lived in Portland and Augusta, both, for short periods of time, then moved to Readfield where she lived for many years making a home for her family. She graduated from Hall Dale High School and then went on to University of Maine in Farmington to receive her master’s degree in Early Childhood Development. Donna worked at several companies working with children with developmental disabilities before moving on to an assisted living program, where she happily retired in 2006.

She was an avid Red Sox fan and would spend most of her time watching the games, hardly ever missing a game. Many times, becoming very emotional over the play of her team, especially this year. She liked knitting, crocheting and making Christmas ornaments, stockings, and other arts and crafts for her family and friends. She also loved the slots, enjoying her trips to Hollywood Slots, Oxford Casino, Foxwoods, Florida, and Las Vegas, as well.

Donna will be missed by many. She is survived by her children Kevin Norwood and wife Danielle Norwood of Readfield, Bill Norwood and wife Joyce Norwood of Manchester, Gary Norwood and wife Lisa Norwood of Sabattus, and Kelly Rogers and wife Kelly Barnes of Fairfield; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. She was also very close with several other family members, nephew, Tim Bowman of Farmingdale, her niece, Cindy Beach and her husband, Howard Beach of Vassalboro; cousin, Mary Thompson; and longtime friend, Nancy O’Laughlin of Gardiner.

She was predeceased by her father, Llewellyn Bowman, mother, Effie Bowman; brother, Robert Bowman, brother, Andrew Bowman, and sisters-in-law Sylvia Leroy and Jean Bowman.

Donna’s visitation will be on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by her memorial service at 5 p.m. in the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St. Augusta. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

Because she was an avid animal lover and had many pets over the years, donations can be made in memory of Donna Bowman to

Ark of Maine

arkofmaine.org,

a non-profit with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place abused, neglected,

and abandoned or orphaned animals.