Elsie Cowan
Cowan, Elsie Mary (nee Watson)
Passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2019, peacefully in her 99th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, James Elliott Cowan (1997).
Together, as soulmates, they raised their family, farmed, volunteered,
entertained, travelled, and worshipped side by side for over 50 years.
Elsie was an active volunteer in numerous community organizations and
a long-time member of Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church.
Elsie’s love of life, laughter and devotion to her family and
friends will be sorely missed. Elsie was always interested in the
activities and accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren as well as also receiving family updates from all
of her friends. Loving mother of Robert and Mary Cowan, Barbara and
Sam Sheardown, and Katherine and David Hyma. Cherished grandmother of:
Connie Querin (Hector); Jason Querin (Terry); Eric Cowan (Van);
Rebecca Murray (Steve); Josh Cowan; Alison Krochmalnek (Jon); Lisa
Kent (Rick); Robin Patterson (Tyler); and Jeffrey Hyma. Proud great
grandmother of 13 precious great grandchildren: Karley and Cameron
Querin; Vanitra, Maveric and Viviane Cowan; Aliyah and Zoe Murray;
Zachary and Owen Krochmalnek; Nicholas and Maggie Kent; and Ava and
Kylie Patterson. Sister of Audrey McGillvray and sister-in-law of
Helen Virgo. Predeceased by sister Wilma Moffat and her husband
Malcolm; brother Ken Watson and his wife June; sister-in-law Marion
Cowan; and brothers’ in law Don Virgo and Percy McGillvray.
Friends will be received at Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church,2 Grand
Ave S, Cambridge on Monday July 22, 2019 for visitation at 11 am prior
to Elsie’s Celebration of Life Service at 12 noon. Recept ion to
follow. Interment Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. If desired,
donations may be made to the Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice or
charity of your choice. www.lisaardandinnisfree.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elsie Cowan 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario