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Eric Michael Rowett

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Eric Michael Rowett

May 3, 1937 - March 26, 2019

ROWETT, Eric Michael – Peacefully in Bewdley, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in his 82nd year.  Beloved husband of Lydia.  Loving father of Claire (Tony) Cunningham and Paul (Laura Doldersum).  Dear grandfather of Katherine, Michelle, Liesje and grandson Eric.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 1 p.m. with visiting from 12 noon – 1 p.m. at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, Cobourg.  Donations to Knights of Columbus – Alliston or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.  Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Bob and Fran Marrs - April 5, 2019

Claire and Lydia, we're sorry to here about Mike, our thoughts will be with you on Saturday. Bob and Fran

Deborah Donnelly - April 5, 2019

Dear Lydia, my deepest sympathies to you and family. Michael was a wonderful man. A good sense of business and a kind heart in helping others. I enjoyed my time with him on the CFS Board. You where great parishioners at St. Paul's parish and we missed you. You will be in our prayers this weekend. May God bless you.

Mandy Bailey - April 5, 2019

Its with great sorrow that I read of my dear friend from years gone by has passed. Since moving away I lost touch with the Rowetts but always had them on my mind and in my heart I wil cherish the times and memories of you Mr Rowett, my thoughts our with you Lydia, Claire and Paul your three angels you allowed me to watch grow up in your lives. I know he is in heaven with all the dogs that we were loved by all

Lori Gray - April 5, 2019

Lydia and family, my deepest condolences for the loss of Michael. I am thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.

Roberta McLoughlin - April 4, 2019

Thinking of you at this difficult time.Roberta and John McLoughlin

Nancy Pridham - April 3, 2019

I have been thinking of all during this difficult time.I know you will find strength in your memories -the love of friends and family will help too!LoveNancy

Tess Smith - April 2, 2019

To Lydia and family - My heartfelt condolences and sympathy. I heard your sad news from Freddie M. I remember Michael so full of life and joy at Christmas gatherings, and pray that happy memories will fill your heart and, in time, ease the grief.

Judy Storey - March 31, 2019

Thinking of you all at this time. Michael was my friend, and my mentor. I had/have nothing but the utmost of respect and gratitude for all he has done ...for all. ??????????????

Carl Luttrell - March 30, 2019

Dear Lydia: We are very sorry to learn of Michael's passing and send our sincere thoughtsand sympathy to you and all the family at this sad and difficult time. We have manyhappy memories of the great times we have spent with you both over the years.With much love. Anne and Carl.

Lynn and Jay Jackson - March 29, 2019

Life is a journey. Our thoughts are with the family.Claire: Mike was my first opseu staff representative. While only a short time, my time with your Dad put a rudder on my ship to sail the OPSEU waves.The Rowett family are very good people.Keep in touch my old Board war friend.Jay

Dan and Helen Murphy - March 29, 2019

Clair and Tony and family.May we extend our condolences to you on the death of Mike. We all hold fond memories of him both professionally and socially. Mike was a mentor to me in my early days of activism. We will miss him.Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the service as we are in Ireland at that time.All our love, thoughts and prayers.Murph and Helen

Bill & Pat Henry - March 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Children's Wish Foundation

Joe Barron - March 28, 2019

My deepest condolences, Michael was a good friend . My thoughts and prayers are with you Lydia and family.

Bob Hebdon - March 28, 2019

I have fond memories working with Mike both as an opseu member and union staffer. He was a solid unionist and a straight shooter.He will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family.Bob HebdonMontreal