William John Bowman

Dolgeville - William John Bowman, 77, passed away at Little Falls Hospital on Tuesday, February 15, following health complications. William was born on July 21, 1944 in Oneida, NY a son of Edward and Alice Hammond Bowman. He was educated at Oneida City Schools. For a time he was employed at Garden State Auto Parts in New Jersey and also the bowling pin manufacturer AMF Corp., Lowville. On August 5, 1979, William was united in marriage with Jean Leaf in the Town of Harrisburg. Later the couple separated. More recently, Mr. Bowman had resided in Dolgeville, NY with his companion Linda Vosburgh. William enjoyed motorcycling and tinkering on projects at his home. He is survived by his children: William J. Reistrom (Brenda), Crestview, FL, John T. Reistrom (Tracy), New Hampshire, Kelly Allen, Florida, Paula Bowman (Jeff Kerr), Lisbon, NY, Samantha Bowman, Boonville, Julie Golden (Kevin), Glenfield, 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sisters: Margaret Mariano, Kathleen Wallace, both of Oneida, and Eunice Adams, Syracuse. He was predeceased by his parents, grandsons Dylan Sawyer in 1998, Travis Sawyer in 2014, sisters Doris Joslin and Maralee Knapp, and brothers Edward, Albert, Ralph, James, Francis, Richard and Arthur Bowman. Also surviving are his caregivers Mari and James Vosburgh. Calling Hours will be held on Monday, February 21, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 507 Kent Street, Utica, New York 13501.