Lorene Margeret Bowes

Lorene Margaret Bowes, 80, passed away on April 20, 2021, surrounded by family. Born March 24, 1941, Lorene was predeceased by her husband Lee M. Bowes, parents Martin and Irene Tuczinski, and brother Martin Tuczinski of Chatham, NY, She married Lee Bowes on May 1, 1965 to share 43 years of marriage. Lorene and Lee had two children; Kevin (Michelle) Bowes of Greenport, NY and Sharon (Richard) Martin of Sackets Harbor, NY. Lorene was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren; Michael, Lauren, Stephen & Mathew Bowes and Alexis, Hailey & Ryan Martin. She graduated from Chatham High School in 1959 and attended Albany Business College. Lorene was the Director of Assembly Revision and retired from the New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission in 2000. She was a lifelong resident of the Chatham community and member of St. James Catholic Church. Lorene was also a member of the American Legion Post 42 Ladies Auxiliary. She cherished time with all of her beloved friends and family. Lorene enjoyed being her grandchildren's #1 fan at all their sporting events. Calling hours will be held at French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home in Chatham on Friday, April 23 from 4 to 7pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, April 24, at 10am. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.