Irene Grace Rowe

1943 - 2013

Irene Grace Rowe obituary, 1943-2013

Irene Grace Rowe

1943 - 2013

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

Irene Rowe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2013.
ROWE, Irene Grace (Clavette), January 6, 1943 – August 24, 2013. Peacefully after one years' courageous battle with leukemia, Irene passed away at Hospice Cornwall surrounded by her family on Saturday August 24, 2013. She was 70. Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend of 31 years, Melvin Rowe. Loving mom to Maureen (Robin) Deschamps and Shannon (Troy) McMahon. Cherished grandmother to Emily and Sarahlynn Deschamps and Lisa and Erin Legue, Megan and Thomas McMahon. Stepmother to Richard (Maida), Tim (Sharon), Steven (Marianne), Kerry Rowe and Debbie (Blair) Henderson. Fondly missed by 11 step-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Catherine (McQuaig) Clavette, her sister Madeline Dafoe and Irene's former husband Sheldon Rowe. Irene will be deeply missed by her surviving siblings, Annie, Wilfred (Barbara), Edwin (Shirley) and Alice (Albert). Survived by many nieces, nephews, sister and brothers-in-law, cousins, great neighbours, and close friends. Irene retired after 31 years at The Bank of Nova Scotia as well another 10 years as a court officer with the Cornwall Courthouse. Resting at M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Wednesday from 9:30-10:45 am. Funeral Service on Wednesday August 28, 2013 at 11 am in the chapel of the Funeral Home, followed by cremation. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Carefor Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family

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September 1, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to Mauren, Shannon and Mel. You are in my thoughts. Michelle (Vibert) Ceaser

Evert Termeer

August 30, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. It is so difficult to lose someone you love.

Evert Termeer and family

Hank Sanders

August 29, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jean Casselman

August 28, 2013

Dear Shannon, Troy and family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and the family at this difficult time of loss. May you find comfort in the support of family and friends.
Sincerely, Jean Casselman

August 27, 2013

It is hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well lived life. She will be missed.
Brian & Joanne McMahon Crysler.

August 27, 2013

Our deepest condolences to Mel, Maureen, Shannon and extended family in the loss of your loved one. Her love for life and her strength will live on in each of you so you may continue on where she left off. May god be with you during this difficult time as our prayers and thoughts will be.

Marilyn & Tina

Kathy McHugh

August 27, 2013

Mel, and family, we have just heard word of Irene's passing, we are very sorry to hear of her passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Mel, if you need anything, please don't hesitate to call on us.

Kathy & Brian McHugh.

Jen, Eric and Owen Leroux

August 27, 2013

RIP Aunt Irene, gone but not forgotten. Thinking of you Uncle Mel, Maureen, Shannon and Gramma, and the rest of the family.

August 27, 2013

We extent our deepest sympathy to Mel, Shannon, Troy and family at this very difficult time.

The Ambridges

Ken Clavette

August 27, 2013

Our thoughts and love are with you all as we remember the good times and the joys.
Jennifer & Ken

Robert & Diane Casselman

August 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Mel & his family at this difficult time. We always had a great time when we got together.

Lori Nicholson

August 27, 2013

Mel, Maureen, Rob, Shannon, Troy and families, With sympathy and heartfelt prayers, I send my wishes for Gods comfort and care during this time of sorrow and that He keep you all in His warm embrace always. Irene will sadly missed.
So very sorry for your loss
Lori Nicholson

August 27, 2013

We extend our condolences to Irene's Family.We did not have the pleasure of knowing Irene but feel some how connected through our Uncle Eddie and Aunt Shirley Clavette.Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Albert & Therese Dunbar & Family.

August 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Irene's Family.What a very very special lady who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Heritage Manor

Laurie Clavette

August 26, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to Mel, Maureen,Rob, Shannon, Troy and your families.
She was well loved and will be missed by all who held her dear in their hearts and memories. My prayers are with you.Love to all.
Laurie(Clavette), John and family

August 26, 2013

Dear Mel, And Family,

I was sorry to hear your sad news on Sunday. I will miss the wonderful visits when you and Irene passed through Johnstown. We always shared a good laugh and happy times. That was Irene's way and she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I will see you soon.

Love & Warmest Regards,
Cousin Sandra

August 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathies Mel and family.. From the short time we knew her she lit up our lives with her smile and personality... She will be sadly missed..

Moira Sanders and the girls Natalie and Alexesis xoxoxo

August 25, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to Mel, Maureen, Shannon and families. Irene was a beautiful lady inside and out. She will be missed by our family and we will think of her often when we look into the eyes of her daughters and grandchildren. Heaven is lucky to have her!
Randy, Sheila, Brendan and Meghan Lalonde

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