Virginia A. “Ginny” (Calder) Fowler, 81, of Bellingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 61 years to John Francis “Frank” Fowler. Born in Newton, MA, on October 12, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Howard and Julia (Boudreau) Calder. Virginia resided in Watertown and Newton, MA, prior to relocating to Bellingham, MA, in 1978.
She was the devoted mother of Julie A. Wheeler and her husband Bob of Uxbridge, MA, Sharon M. Bibbo and her partner Tim Lomberto of Uxbridge, MA, John F. “Jay” Fowler Jr. and his wife Jamie of Millville, MA, and Mary Ann Maietta and her husband Dennis of Uxbridge, MA. Sister of Roberta Rolo of Milford, MA and lifelong friend of Anna Annese of Newton, MA.
She is also survived by her nine cherished grandchildren, Erica Bibbo, Richard Bibbo, William Wheeler, Nicolas Wheeler, Robin Wheeler-Lavallee, Evan Maietta, Lucas Maietta, Shane Fowler and Deven Fowler, as well as 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Virginia took great pride in being “Nana” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved sharing stories of their accomplishments with anyone she met since she considered them to be her biggest accomplishments in life.
The private services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.