Obituary of Benjamin Hoover Rowsell
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Benjamin Hoover Rowsell
November 6, 1929 – October 28, 2022
Corner Brook, NL
On October 28, 2022, Dad passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 68 years and best friend, Mary, by his side. He leaves to mourn his children Judy (Bob), Derrick (Bette), Linda (Alvin), Keith and Cathy (Bob).
Grandchildren: Penni, Ryan, Marc, Staci, Jennifer, Janis, Kenisha, Samantha, Hannah and Carter
Great Grandchildren: Kia, Kenzie, Ella, Max, Fynn and Frankie
Ben was born November 6, 1929. He was the last family member of Arthur and Blanche Rowsell. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Bax, Rev.Reg Rowsell, Bill, Joe, Art, Bert, Mary and Ruth.
Also mourning his loss are Mildred (Stu), Anne (Bob), Ellen (Stan), Veronica, Yvonne (Herman), Jacqui (Glen), Ethel, Will and George. Predeceased by Rose (Max), Eugene, Jane and Grace.
Dad always had something to give and had a way of putting a smile on everyone’s face.
He served time in the Navy following in the footsteps of his brothers, Art, Joe and Bert (Airforce 166 Regiment. He then went to work at Bowaters and retired after 41 years.
Dad’s list of volunteering was lengthy. He was a Scout leader, Minor hockey, served on the executive for Local 64. He was an avid softball player, curler, and bowler. He was a member of the First United Church Sr. Choir and a member of various committees.
Dad was an active member of the Legion where he wore many hats: sports chair, sick and visiting, ways and means and poppies.
A special thank you to Mil and Stu who never faltered in showing up to play cards every Tuesday night, Dr. Whitten and Wendy who always fit Dad in when needed.
Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Wednesday, November 2 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. from First United Church with Rev. Jocelyn Cook officiating. Cremation will follow with at private family interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to First United Church Memorial Fund.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Benjamin
Hoover
Rowsell 1929 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Corner-Brook, Province: T-N