Thelma Alice Stowell

Thelma Alice Belanger Stowell, 93, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she was the daughter the late Wilfred J. and Beatrice Caron Belanger. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Matthew J. Stowell; a son, Mark J. Stowell, II.; twin sister, Theresa Larose (Morris); brother, Wilfred E. Belanger; and brother-in-law, Frank Coughlin. Thelma was very outgoing in her 93 years. She was a world traveler. She was an avid golfer, tennis player, snow skier, ice skater, and dancer. Thelma was a member of the tap dance group, The Silver Steppers, and a community theatre group, The Persimmon Tree Players. She was a founding member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Palmyra, and former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petersburg. She was a talented seamstress who enjoyed making clothes and costumes. She was especially proud of making liturgical garments and leading the banner ministry at church. Thelma is survived by 6 children, Matthew J. Stowell, III. (Olga Glykis); Caron M. Stowell, William L. Stowell (Stephanie), Christopher R. Stowell; Amy C. Stowell Blaha (John), and Patrick J. Stowell (Donna); 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris B. Coughlin; daughter-in-law, JoAnne Stowell; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Belanger; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Palmyra. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, 4309 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA 22963. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .