KATHLEEN ROWAT

You were an angel while in this world, Kitty. A perfect picture of grace, poise, dignity and selflessness. And now, you must be a star!

Mary Ellen, I cannot imagine you feelings of loss, even today.

Sending you some BIG hugs and blessings.

Dear Mary-Ellen,

What a great joy, honour and privilege it was for us to have been your neighbour for many years and to become friends. Often we enjoyed your company and hospitality. You remain ever in our thoughts.

Our condolences.

Warren & Katherine

Dear Mary-Ellen and family,

My heart goes out to you all, in this time of deep loss. Kitty was such a caring, gentle and supportive presence at the McGill School of Nursing both in my years as student and faculty member. And it was a privilege to continue to have some contact after the move to Ottawa. She has touched the lives of so many and we are all the better for it. And she was so very blessed to have you as her loving partner.

Dear Mary-Ellen ,
My condolences to you and the rest of your family. I will always remember Kitty as the epitome of grace and elegance, but above all, I am indebted to her for introducing me to the world of nursing research. Kitty was my advisor in the MScA program and she was my inspiration to enter the PhD program. She taught many of us compassion for patients and a passion for nursing research. Wishing you strength and comfort at this time and in the days ahead.
Virginia

My deepest sympathies to Mary Ellen and to Kitty's family and friends. We have lost a wonderful soul with bright shining eyes. Kitty's grace, courage, intelligence and beauty were her hallmarks. She never complained about her challenges and ailments -- she looked at every day and every person as the blessing that they truly are. May the memory of Kitty's essence be a beacon of strength for the rest of us. Thinking of you, Mary Ellen, during this most difficult time. annie, Chelsea, QC

Dear Mary Ellen,
We will always remember Kitty for her graciousness, generosity, intelligence, and caring nature. You have both touched our lives deeply and she is often in our thoughts and will be missed.
With love, Bettina, Tom, Anneka and Julia

Mary Ellen, you are in my constant thoughts. Kitty was an amazing person - she was brilliant, beautiful, dedicated to her profession, compassionate, caring, and truly exceptional in every way. She will be sorely missed by everyone whose life touched hers. With all my love, Sharon

Dear Mary Ellen and family
Our deepest sympathies. It was our pleasure to have met and known Kitty, she was always a gracious and friendly individual. She will be missed. Wishing you all our love. Andrew, Janet and Eric and Christiane

Dear Mary Ellen, Our deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you. Kitty will be missed so much by many, she touched the lives of the ones around her in a huge way.
with much love
Brigitte & John Eaves, Calgary AB

We have all lost a very dear friend, whose wisdom, intelligence and beauty will be very much missed. All our love,

Dear Mary Ellen, family and friends
My deepest sympathies. I remember a brilliant, dedicated to excellent nursing and gracious lady... Wishing you comfort.

My deepest sympathies, Mary Ellen. Kitty's commitment and contributions to the Nursing profession will long be remembered. My thoughts are with you.

Condolence, Mary Ellen. My best memory of Kitty was her renewed passion for excellent nursing care, from detailed attention to the least physical discomfort to the big emotional and spiritual issues of illness, after caring for her own mother. I still often think about or tell people about that when I explain my approach to nursing. She was probably the most naturally elegant woman I ever met. So sorry for your loss. Hope you are well-supported. Leslie Myers

Thinking of you, Mary Ellen, and wishing you comfort. Kitty was such a truly lovely lady, always so positive and valiant. I know how very much you will miss her. She will live on forever in your memories so is not so far away.

Dear Mary Ellen,

So sorry for your loss.
I will continue to cherrish fond memories.

Claire Thibault

Dear Mary Ellen, Don, & Bruce,
Like Gerry LaRock Marlowe & Marie Harrigan Anderson, who have previously signed this book, I am a graduate of Franklin Academy, Malone, NY, Class of 1954. I recall the day that Kitty arrived in our elementary school class and brought with her the exotic glamour of being from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Who is this wondrous creature from a foreign land?
To Kitty,
Well, we found out. You showed in those few years we knew you the exact same wondrous traits that your friends & colleagues have described in their words above. You have been a consistently fine person all your life, Kitty, helping us all, from that late-1940s time on, make the journey through our lives a bit easier and a lot better. You have epitomized the Christian life, in the best meaning of that phrase.
To all;
I will always hold fond memories of this lovely lady. My wife Carol & I wish all the Rowat family, and her many friends, the very best. We all are privileged to have known her...

My sincere condolances Mary Ellen

I was so proud to be one of Kitty's students at McGill. She was my advisor and she had an immeasurable influence on me. She was brilliant, kind, nurturing and incredibly supportive. I began missing her the day I graduated. She will always remain with me, in my work and thoughts. Really a true lady in every sense of the word. Please accept My deepest sympathies.

Dear Mary Ellen,
I am so sad and so sorry for your loss. Kitty was a mentor and an inspiration. My deepest sympathies. Diane Lowden, Montreal

I had the pleasure to care for this dynamic, courageous beatiful soul during her stay at the Ottawa Hospital. There wasn't a day that she didn't greet me with a smile. May we all celebrate her as she was a true gem. I know Mary Ellen has all the support from family and friends and wish her happiness.
Take care
Karen

Our sympathy MaryEllen on the loss of your beloved partner. A remarkable woman who did so much for others!

Anita Unruh and Patrick mcGrath

To Mary Ellen. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful, courageous and charming partner. Kitty helped to establish and was a cherished member of our Parkinson Dance Group. We will all miss her beautiful smile and graceful manner. Lise & Mike Lamadeleine and members of the PSF dance group.

To Mary Ellen and family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful, courageous person who is an example to all of us on how to live a 'good' life.

Sandy LeFort and John Doyle, St. John's, Newfoundland

We talk about "Role Models in Nursing" and Kitty was an extraordinary example of a Nurse & role model to her students. Together with Mary-Ellen, they made the Graduate Program @ McGill a great place of learning & development. I am proud to call myself a graduate of that program. Thank you Kitty & Mary-Ellen and blessings on the both of you.
Colleen O'Brien M.Sc.(A) 1982-1984

Sympathy to all the Rowat families.

Shirley Rowat O'Connor
Williams Lake BC

On behalf of the Class of 1954 Franklin Academy in Malone, NY where Kitty Rowat graduated from High School, our class condolences to her life partner & family----the Class of 1954 will always remember her as a great lady, & special friend to all who came in contact with her. We always knew she would achieve greatness in her life. She always demonstrated wisdom & compassion for her classmates & teachers--her dad was Pastor at the Malone Centenary Church in Malone where Kathleen attended & graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, NY in 1954.
Our sincere condolences to her family & many friends----Geraldine Marlowe, 1954 Franklin Academy graduate in Malone, New York

Mary Ellen: thinking of you at this sad time. May your memories of the wonderful times you had together through the years comfort you at this time.
Heather Mass

Remembering the wonderful years we had at Franklin Academy, Class of '54. We are so sorry to hear of Kitty's passing. Marie Harrigan Anderso

Kitty was a 'Lady' in so many ways. We loved our time with her, whether in Treasure Cay or in Ottawa. Her smile, kindness, strength, interest and concern for others were only one part of her hallmark. She will be missed...never forgotten and always loved. We shall be there for you Mary Ellen. Diane and Ian Rutherford

A true Lady, with all the grace, courage, and intelligence that the title suggests.

She was a very supportive cousin to me. My condolences to Mary Ellen and family.
Bev Rowat

As a former student in the masters program at McGill it is a pleasure to read of the wonderful life Dr Rowat has led. My McGill experience formed the successful strong and loving person I am today. Dr Rowat was a big part of that experience. My condolences to Mary Ellen.

She was a true Lady, with the quiet courage that goes with that title ( formerly of Montreal,Treasure Cay, Bahamas).

Kitty's wonderful spirit and interest in others will be very much missed. I am thinking of you Mary Ellen.
Judy Watt-Watson

Kitty was a dear and valiant memberand friend of the Ottawa Choral Societywhose sweet nature and fine character will be fondly remembered by all who sang beside her and knew her. Rest in peace dear Kitty.

Truly a wonderful person who will be missed by so many. She inspired all who met her with her kindness, smile and beautiful voice - just a few of her legendary contributions that she freely gave to all of us.
Peggy and John Szumlas, Edmonton AB and Treasure Cay, Bahamas

Our prayers go out to the Rowat family on the passing of a lovely lady it wS a pleasure to have known Kitty.

Kitty, you will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Your were an inspiration to all who met you and greatly loved by all who knew you.

Although I knew for such a short time, she so impressed me with her courage, warmth and generosity of spirit. We have a new angel and they are in good company. Much love to Mary Ellen and all her family. Ricci

A beautiful woman with a big heart..

See you in heaven. We will set a prominent spot for you, our "matriarch", at the table around which we enjoyed so many Christmas dinners in the past. Love always.
Sue