Ernie Cowden

COWDEN, Ernie - (Retired owner of Perrin's Flower Shop) Passed away peacefully at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland on Sunday April 4, 2010, in his 73rd year. Ernie Cowden of Midland Bay Woods, beloved husband of Pat 'Patsy'. Dear father of Kim, Kevin and his wife Helen. Respected and loved Grampa of Graham, Michelle, Samantha, Grace and Harrison. Dear brother of Norma Edwards and her husband Bruce, Jim and his wife Liz, Keith and his wife Jane. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Nephew of Elva Vasey and Joan Smith and cousins. Recipient of the Paul Harris Award for his Rotary Service of forty years which included past Presidency, President of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, President of Huronia Tourism Association, President of Flowers Canada, Chairman of the Board for St. John Ambulance, President and Volunteer Driver of the Canadian Cancer Society (Midland and District). The family will receive friends at St. Paul's United Church, 308 King Street, Midland on Wednesday, April 7th from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Church on Thursday, April 8th at 1 p.m. Interment Vasey Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations for St. Paul's United Church, Huronia Hospitals Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society (local branch), would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland L4R 3K7.