FAIRFIELD- Donna Bowman, 79, of Fairfield passed away suddenly on Friday, September 9th in her home. She was born in Gardiner on February 6th, 1943, daughter of Llewellyn and Effie Thompson Bowman. Donna grew up in Hallowell, lived in Portland and Augusta both for short periods of time then moved to Readfield where she lived for many years making a home for her family. She graduated from Hall Dale High School and then went on to University of Maine in Farmington to receive her master's degree in Early Childhood Development. Donna worked at several companies working with children with Developmental Disabilities before moving on to an assisted living program, where she happily retired in 2006. She was an avid Red Sox fan and would spend most of her time watching the games, hardly ever missing a game. Many times, becoming very emotional over the play of her team, especially this year. She liked knitting, crocheting and making Christmas ornaments, stockings, and other arts and crafts for her family & friends. She also loved the slots, enjoying her trips to Hollywood Slots, Oxford Casino, Foxwoods, Florida, and Las Vegas, as well. Donna will be missed by many. She is survived by her children Kevin Norwood and wife Danielle Norwood of Readfield, Bill Norwood and wife Joyce Norwood of Manchester, Gary Norwood and wife Lisa Norwood of Sabattus, and Kelly Rogers and wife Kelly Barnes of Fairfield, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren with one more on the way. She was also very close with several other family members: Nephew Tim Bowman of Farmingdale, her Niece Cindy Beach and her husband Howard Beach of Vassalboro, Cousin Mary Thompson, and longtime friend Nancy O'Laughlin of Gardiner. She is predeceased by her father, Llewellyn Bowman, mother Effie Bowman, brother Robert Bowman, brother Andrew Bowman, and sister in-laws Sylvia Leroy and Jean Bowman. Donna's visitation will be on Thursday, September 22nd, from 4-5PM, followed by her memorial service at 5PM in the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street Augusta, Maine. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Donations can be made in memory of Donna Bowman to Ark of Maine – arkofmaine.org. A Non-profit with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place abused, neglected, and abandoned or orphaned animals. She was an avid animal lover as she has had many pets over the years. Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com