Mitchell Louis “Louie” Bowne Jr., 52, of Keene, passed away quietly in his own home on June 7 with the comfort of his girlfriend, Lauri, by his side.

Mitchell was born Keene Jan. 14th, 1971, to Mitchell Bowne Sr., and Charlene Fowler in Keene. He was educated in the Keene school district.

Mitchell was a hardworking man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, tending to his garden and just about anything outdoors.

If you ever find yourself thinking about him, play the song, “Fishing in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Mitchell is predeceased by his grandparents Daniel Bowne, Theresa Bowne, and his son, Travis Bowne.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Lauri Blake; birth mother, Charlene Fowler; father, Mitchell Bowne Sr.; stepmother Yvonne Bowne; five siblings – Jody Bowne, Amy Bowne, Christopher Bowne, Jennifer Tarbox and Misty Halbedel; four children – Curtis Bowne, Aaron Bowne, Sarah Bowne and Michelle Bowne; eight grandchildren – Celeste Bowne, Ayden Marques, Eliana Reynolds, Ayvlynn Bowne, Emrie Bowne, Damien Bowers, Ivory Bowne and Jayden Bowne; three step grandchildren – Blake, Kayden and Stella; and many other extended family.

Calling hours will be held June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel, 44 Maple Ave., Keene. Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, 46 South Winchester St., West Swanzey. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.