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Sean Bowler, 28 December 27, 1995 - March 10, 2024

Date of Funeral

March 15, 2024

HAVERHILL – Sean Bowler, 28, of Haverhill, passed away on Sunday, March 10 at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton.

Sean was born in Haverhill the son of Michael and Amy (Evans) Bowler. Born with XIA – Gibbs Syndrome, Sean was one in a million known to himself and many others as Superman. He was a graduate of the Life Skills Program at Haverhill High School, Class of 2015 and attended the adult day program at Coastal Connections in Amesbury.  Sean loved his work at Coastal Connections; with limited speech and mobility, he taught people patience and compassion. He was so special, at 28 years old Sean still believed in Santa Claus. Sean would usually make his first connection with people by way of a hearty game of peek-a-boo. He was the kindest, most thoughtful person to be around, loved his family and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with.

Sean is survived by his parents Michael and Amy (Evans) Bowler of Haverhill, and his sisters Kelsey “Nugget” and Abigail Bowler “Big Boy Sister” of Haverhill; Nana  Maureen P. Bowler of Haverhill, Gramma and Grampa Shawna and Robert DeFrancesco of Derrfield, NH, great aunt Sharon A. Peters of Plaistow, NH, and uncle Bill McFarland and his wife Katie of Groveland; Numerous more uncles, aunts, and cousins. Sean was predeceased by grandfathers Grumpy, Paul S. Evans  and Pa, John P. Bowler, Auntie Lisa E. Evans, and sister Madelyn Bowler.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, March 14 from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. At the family’s request please wear your Sean’s Sun apparel from Paper Clouds Apparel. Funeral mass to be held on Friday, March 15 at 10AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sean’s name by mail to the Jack Trottier Foundation, 44 Chestnut Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879  or online at jacktrottierfoundation.org/lead-collection. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, March 14 from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. At the family’s request please wear your Sean’s Sun apparel from Paper Clouds Apparel. Funeral mass to be held on Friday, March 15 at 10AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sean’s name by mail to the Jack Trottier Foundation, 44 Chestnut Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879  or online at jacktrottierfoundation.org/lead-collection. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

Condolences(9)

  1. Jean Higgins says
    March 12, 2024 at 4:50 pm

    I have followed Sean for several years and enjoyed the messages I received from him on facebook. He will always be Superman to me and I know he’s soaring high with the angels, including Lisa. Wishing the entire family peace….you really gave it “your all” <3

  2. Deborah Plumer says
    March 12, 2024 at 6:20 pm

    Mike, Amy, Kelsey, Abigail and family- please know that you are all in my thoughts in prayers. Your have written a beautiful tribute that captures Sean’s unique personality. He brightened the days at Coastal Connection and certainly that you can move mountains and inspire everyone just by being who you are. We all should be like Sean – the world would be an amazing place. Thank you for trusting Coastal and we are forever grateful and enriched by having Sean share his days with us. With sympathy, love and prayers. Deb

  3. Shannon Molloy says
    March 12, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    Sean was my friend. He made me smile every time he talked to me. We enjoyed doing activities together at Coastal. He always held my hand and made me feel special. I love you Sean! ❤️ I will miss you. 😘

  4. amy labb says
    March 12, 2024 at 10:52 pm

    So sorry for your loss- loved spending time with him, great hugs from him all the time!!

  5. Deborah Tilly says
    March 14, 2024 at 6:11 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sean was a kind and gentle young man who was easily loved by everyone who had the pleasure to know him.

  6. Ernie & Louisa Arsenault says
    March 15, 2024 at 1:40 am

    So sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. We never met the man that he became but over the years we marveled at what he was able to accomplish.
    May our Lords peace be with you all at this very difficult time.

  7. Keith Townsend says
    March 15, 2024 at 6:33 pm

    My deepest condolences to the Bowler family. I have very fond memories of Sean and was fortunate enough to spend time with him and his aunt Lisa who absolutely adored him.

    Keith Townsend

  8. Anonymous says
    March 16, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sean was such a wonderful boy who had a big heart. It was such a pleasure to get to know him and his entire family.

  9. John Matthews says
    March 16, 2024 at 5:36 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sean was a wonderful boy and it was a pleasure getting to know him. My condolences to Sean and his entire family.

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