I played Rugby with Bobby in the early 70's . Solid and dependable on the field. It saddens me to hear of his passing and other Mystics from those 70's team.  

I had the privilege of knowing Bobby through my older brother Ross. We all played rugby together with the Mystic River Rugby Club of Malden, Mass.
Bobby loved the camaraderie associated with rugby. He had the physical size for the sport and he took full advantage of it. He was an excellent tackler and was an outstanding kicker. 
Bobby enjoyed the after match drink outs like we all did reminiscing about the match with teammates and our opponents.
Bob was well respected by all that knew him on and off of the pitch. He left this world way too early. He will be greatly missed.
R.I.P. Bobby..............

Roni  - I am very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing.  Having met Bobby in the early 1970's and played rugby with Bobby thru the 1990's, we were very close. It's hard for me to accept he is gone. Back in Feb. 2006 , probably the last time we spent some serious time together, I invited him to join me and some friends for a trip to London to watch some 6 nations rugby (England vs Wales). Bobby said yes, and we had a great long weekend,, watching rugby, watching the Super Bowl (at mind night local time), and I thoroughly enjoyed watching Bobby teach the London bar tenders how to make a "red beer"  for us on Sunday morning. Bobby for many years was a close friend. He was also a terrific rugby player and a joy to spend time with.  I have attached  a photo of Bobby and I (standing) and my Welsh mate Ferg (sitting) from that trip. Bobby had an entire circle of new friends after his three days with us in London - he made friends easily and I will miss him dearly.  Rest in Peace my friend. Douglas Hansen, Mystic River Rugby Club, Fredericksburg, TX.

For the years thatI knew Bob with the Mystics, I always told him that I was more experienced and smarter than him because I was born July 14 1948 which made me 2 months older than him. We always gave each other a hard time and had our own suggestions for solving that always caused us to chuckle and have another beer He shall be a man, friend and old rugby buddy that I shall miss at the next Mystic affair and when my time to join him comes, I'll buy him a shot of Jack Daniels and a cold Sam Adams beer.
Adios Amigo and hopefully when my time comes, I'll be looking for ya! 
All my best to all his family and friends - All my best - 
Ross Appleman

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Robert Dennison Fowler

September 27, 1948 – May 6, 2021

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