Alan William COWAN

Alan William COWAN

Alan COWAN Obituary

Published by Newcastle Herald on Apr. 3, 2018.
COWAN Alan William Late of McIntosh Hostel

CA Brown Anglican Village Booragul

formerly of Kahibah and Toronto

Passed away peacefully

30th March 2018

Aged 86 years



Dearly loved husband of Cath. Much loved father and father-in-law of Linda, Steven and Kim, Brenda and Ian. Adored pop of grandchildren Brayden, Sarah, Presslea, Michael and Jace and their partners. Treasured great grandad of Amelia. Loved son of the late Frank and Edna Cowan of Hamilton South. Much loved brother of the late John (Mo) Cowan and brother-in-law of George Bell. Loved uncle and cousin to members of the Cowan and Bell families.



The family and friends of Alan are warmly invited to attend the celebration of his life to be held in The East Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, Anderson Drive Beresfield on Wednesday 4th April 2018. Service commencing at 10.00am.

Forever loved and remembered



Pettigrew Family Funerals

12 Harris Street PO BOX 57, Wallsend 2287

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