SORRENTO – Joseph E. Bowley, 52, died Oct. 24, 2016, at his home in Sorrento. He was born in Exeter, N.H., Dec. 25, 1963, a son of Eben M. and Mary J. (Dorsey) Bowley.
Joe grew up in Exeter, N.H., and graduated from Exeter High School and later Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University.
He moved to Maine after graduating from college and lived in Sorrento with his dog, Charlotte. He was a poet and writer in addition to his architectural design work. He enjoyed photography, traveling and visiting friends throughout the U.S. and Canada.
He is survived by his brother Jim; his dog, Charlotte; and many friends and extended family.
No services will be held at this time. Those who wish may share memories on Joe’s Facebook page.
Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04402 or donate online at www.bangorhumane.org and click the donate tab.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
