Elinor F.

Bowers

BOWERS, Elinor F. (O’Neil), 99, of Green Harbor, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on November 8, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard G. Bowers Sr.

BOWERS, Elinor F. (O’Neil), 99, of Green Harbor, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on November 8, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard G. Bowers Sr.

Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, Elinor was the daughter of James E. and Mary (Fay) O’Neil. She was predeceased by her dear siblings: Mary and John Mahoney, James and Patricia O’Neil, Jeane Ann and William Bowers, and Thomas and Molly O’Neil; and her brother-in-law, John Bowers and his wife, Pauline.

Elinor was a 1948 graduate of Regis College (BA in Mathematics) and went on to work for New England Telephone Co. as an engineer. In 1951, she married Bern, and together they began their family in West Roxbury. They were parishioners of Holy Name Parish, summered in Green Harbor for many years, and eventually made it their full-time home in retirement.

Loving mother of Bernard G. Jr. and Eileen Bowers, Elinor M. and Dennis Nugent, Carol B. and Michael Storach, Gail A. and Daniel Flanagan, the late Richard P. Bowers, David J. and Elizabeth Bowers, Joseph F. and Ellen Bowers, and Michael C. and Christine Bowers.

Proud grandmother of Erin, Patrick, Kevin, Warren, Stephanie, Colleen, Michael, Laura, Andrew, Lauren, Kathryn, Sarah, Lydia, Emily, Kane; cherished great-grandmother, extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Elinor's presence, her deeply rooted faith, and her warm heart will always be remembered. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of unconditional love and devotion to her family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Green Harbor, MA,. 40 Canal St, Marshfield, MA 02050 November 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m

Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elinor's memory may be made to the parishes that provided her with faith, peace, and comfort in both Green Harbor and Seabrook.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Green Harbor, MA,. 40 Canal St, Marshfield, MA 02050

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton NH 03842 

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