Ryegate, VT Benjamin Sherman Bowley, 88, of South Bailey Hazen Road, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. He was born in Newbury, VT, September 19, 1921, the son of William Addison and Ella Mae (Judd) Bowley. Sherman served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Sherman married Virginia M. Darby on February 21, 1943. He worked for Walter E. Jock Oil Company in Wells River, VT for over 40 years as a burner technician and electrician, retiring in 1988. Sherm had enjoyed time spent with his family, going on cruises, hunting, gardening, and camping. He was known for his whistling while he was working. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Virginia M. Bowley on April 2, 1996; two sisters, Velma Sheltry and Violet Hitchcock; and a brother, Norman Bowley. Survivors include his daughter, Cheryle Provost and husband Joseph of Wells River, VT; a son, Gary Bowley of Wells River, VT; three sisters, Marion Ballou of South Royalton, VT, Mary Fligno of New Britain, CT, and Ruth Caswell of Rutland, VT; a brother, Raymond Bowley of Plainville, CT; two grandchildren, Jeremy Provost and wife Terri and Corey Provost; two great grandchildren, Jordan and Emily Provost; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be Sunday, November 22, at 2 PM, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witnesses, 432 Rum Hill Road, Bath, NH. Burial will be in the Wells River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witness, C/O Wayne Cate, 3 Cate Road, Bath, NH, 03740 or Wells River Cemetery Association, C/O Jody Engle, Treasurer, Wells River, VT 05081.