It is with heavy hearts that the daughters of Adrianus (Arie/Harry) Bouwman announce the passing of their awesome and beloved dad, on October 19, 2025, at the age of 94. He was the loving husband of the late Richarda (Ria) Bomars, his wife of 64 years whom he missed every day. He was the son of the late Adrianus Bouwman and the late Alida Koedooder.
He will be dearly missed by his forever grateful daughters and their partners who were like sons to him, Diane (Jim), Nicoletta (Kerry) and Thea (Yves). He leaves behind his sister Annie and brothers Theo and Ton as well as several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Greet and by his brothers Jan, Siem, John, Wim, Hennie and Cor.
Arie was a proud man; proud of his family, proud of his accomplishments and proud of every man who worked for him, including his little brother Theo, at the pulp and paper mill in Masson.
Arie was well known for saying “I’ve lived a good life”. And he did just that.
A Celebration of his life will be held at the COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE L'OUTAOUAIS, at 116, Maclaren E. Street, in Gatineau (Buckingham sector), on Tuesday November 18th, 2025 at 10 a.m. The family will receive condolences at 9:15 a.m.
Should you wish, a donation in his memory to La Maison des Collines (palliative care home) in Wakefield would be appreciated. www.lamaisondescollines.org
The family wishes to thank the personnel of the Wakefield Hospital and La Maison des Collines (palliative care home) for the excellent care they provided, their devotion and their kindness during a very difficult time. They would also like to thank the personnel and all his friends at Chateau Symmes and Chez Putters in Aylmer for looking out for him, keeping him entertained and allowing him to entertain them over the past few years of his well lived life.
Online messages of condolences may be sent via www.cfo.coop
Messages de sympathie
All my sympathy to the family, I had the honnor to work with Harry ,he was a great man .
- Paul Clement , le
17 novembre 2025
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille ainsi qu’à tous les gens qui pleurent ce départ. Nos pensées vous accompagnent et souhaitant que les doux souvenirs puissent adoucir la douleur que vous ressentez présentement. Nous sommes persuadés qu’il veillera sur vous de là-haut.
- Monique et William , le
4 novembre 2025
My deepest condolences to you and all the family.
- Bruno Castilloux, le
3 novembre 2025
I worked whit Harry and I enjoyed every moments.
- Gilles ( Boogaloo ) Chalifoux, le
31 octobre 2025
My deepest sympathy to you all.I remember your dad and mom when we were going to school together.A great man.
- Lee-Ann Pinkos, le
30 octobre 2025
Oh arie
Such a nice person , truly gentleman.
Took care of his wife also.
My deepest sympathies to family
Xxx rip
- Stéphanie Langevin-Yelle, nurse, le
28 octobre 2025
I had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Harry. He was such a great person all around and a great friend.
He will be so missed, such a gentleman .
- Alex and Diane Berndt , le
28 octobre 2025
My deepest condolences yo all the family.
- Ken & Micheline Greig, le
28 octobre 2025
So sorry for your loss, had the pleasure of working with him.
- Mervin Butler, le
27 octobre 2025
Good to know that oncle Arie was a happy, grateful man, and was oké with leaving the world and meet again with tante Ria.
We wish you courage for the future times … hugs and kisses
- Ellen Beugelsdijk-Bouwman, le
27 octobre 2025
I was truely saddened by the news of the passing of your father. I remember him well from the years we all lived in High Falls. He always had a smile and I am sure he will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. May he rest in peace.
- Brenda Wigney, le
27 octobre 2025
My sympathies to Diane, Nicki, Thea and Theo as well as family abroad
- John McNamara, le
27 octobre 2025
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