Gail M. Bowley

November 4, 1950 - February 9, 2019

Hampton – Gail Marie Bowley, 68, of Hampton, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 9, 2019 with her devoted family at her side. She was born in Everett, MA on November 4, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph and Olive (Getty) Dascoli. Gail was raised in Woburn. After her marriage to Otto Essigmann, Sr., the young couple moved to Hampton to raise their family. Gail loved life, was forever happy and always had a smile on her face. She lived life to its’ fullest, sometimes appearing a little wild and crazy but people loved her and loved being around her. Gail’s family was the most important aspect of her life and she adored her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed preparing big meals, especially meatballs and fried chicken, for her friends and family and no one ever left her home feeling hungry. Gail was also an animal lover, enjoyed going out to eat, spending time at the beach and occasionally playing a slot machine or two. Left to cherish Gail’s memory are her daughters, Jill Essigmann of Hampton, Katie Essigmann and her husband, Martin Kropp of Epping and Patricia Searles and her husband, Travis of Gilford. She also leaves her beloved grandsons, Dominic and Ben. In addition to her parents and her husband, Otto, Gail was predeceased by her son, Otto Essigmann, Jr. Services will be private. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Seacoast Area Feline Education and Rescue , PO Box 1531, Hampton, NH 03842.