Rowena Murchison
1929-2020
Rowena Pearl Murchison of Perth-Andover, formerly of Four Falls, NB,
passed away peacefully at the Victoria Glen Manor on June 19,
2020.
Rowena was born in Limestone, ME, on January 10, 1929. She was the
daughter of the late Eugene and Nancy (Parks) Kenneson. Rowena leaves
behind her daughters, Sheila Kelley of Aroostook, NB, Valerie Gee
(Andy) of Aroostook, NB; her sons, Carroll Murchison (Johanne) of
Québec, Winfred Murchison (Anna) of Perth-Andover, NB, Alton
Murchison of Ontario; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and
one great great grandchild. Rowena was the last surviving member of
her family.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Arnold Murchison; her
sons, Kevin, Keith, and Jeffrey Murchison; her sisters, Ruth MacLeod
and Helen Lloyd; her brothers, John and Darrell Kenneson.
With her son and her daughter by her side, Rowena drew her last
breath. She has made it to the finish line at long last. Attending
church was very important as she was and old fashion Christian.
Attending the church at Limestone Siding when the kids were small and
later at Four Falls Apostolic Church.
Arnold and Rowena married on August 10, 1951 and live a long happy
life together. Rowena never got over losing Arnold almost ten years
ago. they lived in Four Falls for over 60 years together until
Arnold’s health started to fail. Arnold entered the Victoria Glen
Manor on the Perth side, so Rowena moved into an apartment beside him
and visited him everyday. She lived alone for nine years with help
from home care workers with whom she formed some lasting friendships.
When it came time for her next move, it was to the Victoria Glen Manor
at the age of 90 years. She lived there exactly eight months to the
day and celebrated her 91st birthday there.
Rowena spoke often about sometimes weekly visits from a very special
nephew and his wife (Leigh and Brenda Kenneson) and how much it meant
to her. They visited her while in her apartment in Perth and continued
at Victoria Glen Manor.
Rowena’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses
and staff for her care at a very difficult time in her life.
Thank you to Wendy Goodine, special niece, Registered Nurses Heidi,
Mary Jose, Cynthia, and many others who comforted and look after her
during her time there.
Rowena became fast friends with the lovely Noella Dixon as they were
close neighbors and shared both tears and laughter.
She will be forever missed and loved so much by her kids, grandkids,
and many others who knew her.
Due to the restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, there
will be a private visitation and funeral service held. The
participants to the visitation and funeral will be contacted by the
family. Rev. Roy Dee officiating. Interment will follow in the
Presbyterian Rural Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations to the Presbyterian Rural
Cemetery or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the
family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover, NB
19292020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rowena Murchison 19292020..
Décès pour la Ville: Perth-Andover, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick