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Visitation

Friday, January 18, 2013

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Robert E. Evans Funeral Home

16000 Annapolis Road

Bowie, MD 20715

(301) 464-8836

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Visitation

Friday, January 18, 2013

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Robert E. Evans Funeral Home

16000 Annapolis Road

Bowie, MD 20715

(301) 464-8836

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Funeral Service

Saturday, January 19, 2013

10:00am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Chapel

16501 Annapolis Rd

Bowie, MD 20715-3008

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Graveside Service

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery

Bowie, Maryland 20715

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In Memory of

Alice Devine Gowen

September 19, 1927 - January 15, 2013

Obituary

On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 of Bowie, Maryland. Wife of the late Walter A. Gowen, Jr.; mother of Michael D. Gowen; sister of Anna Donohue and John Devine and the late William Devine, Jr. Family will receive friends at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Chapel, Bowie, MD. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

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"Michael, We loved your mother and will always feel blessed that we were fortunate to have known your mother and father. She always told me how wonderful..."

"Michael, Your mom will be sorely missed just like your dad. I was honored to work with Walt and enjoyed visiting with your mom on occassion. They both will..."

"Mike Even though I didn't know your mom I know she must have been a great lady to have raised such a wonderful son." Nina Barnhardt (Hanover, MD)

"Mike, Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything. ..." Michael Roy (Falls Church, VA)

"Mike, we are all thinking about you. You have a lot to be thankful for. My deepest sympathies. - Justin Tirelli" Justin Tirelli (Arlington, VA)

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