Allen M. Bowles

Allen M. Bowles age 80 and long-time resident of Littleton passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Life Care Center of Littleton he was the husband of 47 years to Catherine C. (DeYoung) Corbett Bowles.

Allen was born in Waltham on March 14, 1945, a son of the late Clifford M. and Louise (Hunt) Bowles. Allen graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury High School and later attended and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Stockbridge with an associate degree in agriculture and graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s degree in management.

Al and Cathy married on February 21, 1981, at St. Anne’s Church in Littleton and remained in Littleton.

He worked for many years as a dedicated public servant for the Town of Lincoln and was Chief for both the Fire Department and Police Department. Al was instrumental in working with the Lincoln town government to successfully negotiate the contracts for the Fire, Police and Dispatch Departments union contracts and helped lead the effort to build a new public service building. He was well respected and admired by all who worked with and knew him.

Al and Cathy enjoyed many vacations to Aruba, cruises on the Caribbean and numerous trips to Florida and their beloved cottage in Nova Scotia.

Along with his wife he is survived by his sons, Michael Corbett and wife Jody and their children Alex and Zachary of Ayer, Donal Corbett and wife Jodi and their children Haley and Jenna of Littleton and James Corbett and wife Liz and their children, Hannah, Jack, Benjamin and Philip of Jacksonville, FL, his twin brother Douglas Bowles and his wife Caroline of Marlborough.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Al on Wednesday, December 17, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18, at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial with Police Honors will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton.

Donations in his memory may be made to:
St. Vincent DePaul at Blessed Trinity Parish, at St. Anne’s Church
75 King St., Littleton, MA 01460
 or
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
234 Barnum Rd.
Devens, MA 01434

Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460  978-486-3709 www.badgerfuneral.com