Obituary of Gregory Rowe

Our hero is now at peace: although our hearts are broken, we rejoice that his new journey has begun. Greg Rowe, of London and formerly of Peterborough, on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in his 53rd year. Beloved husband of Kim (née Smith). Amazing Dad of Hayley (Dan Fisico), Emily and Alex. Dear son of Frances and the late Eddie Rowe. Caring brother of Shelley Parnell (Gary), Kim Francz (Robert) and Jane McCormick (Tim). Greg will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephew: Samantha, Megan, Isabella, Lauren and Jordan. Son-in-law of Bert and Gwen Smith and brother-in-law of Bert “Tyke” (Jean) and Konnie Van Deburgt (née Smith) and their children including Holly, Mike, Ryker and Carter. Greg was a long-time employee of the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre. Sports was his passion to which he dedicated many years coaching hockey. Greg and his family will be forever grateful to his dedicated support team: the best friends a guy could ever have!! Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH, 511 Cheapside Street, London on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The family invites you to wear a shade of blue in celebration of Greg’s life. Those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com God Bless Gregory for sharing his unique sense of humour with all of the wonderful women he was surrounded by throughout his lifetime, including his wife, daughters, mother and sisters… and all the young women he coached over the years. “GO HABS GO!!!”