Obituaries

DOUGLAS ROWAN
June 7,1925 – April 21, 2015

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Doug at the Grace Hospital, at 89 years of age.
Doug will be missed by Betty, his wife of 67 years; his children, Keith (Sandy), Kevin (Loree), Kathy (Shawn) and Kim (Chris); grandchildren, Jason (Batsi), James, Chris (Amy), Heather (Jesse), Andrew (Zoe) and Michael (Mae); and great granddaughter, Maia. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Keith and his infant daughter, Susan.
Dad was born in Sheffield, England. During WWII he was a navigator in the Royal Air Force, stationed initially in P. E. I. and sent back to England where he was stationed in Birchum Newton.
Mom and Dad were married on May 15, 1948. They immigrated to Canada in 1953. Dad starting working at the Greater Winnipeg Transit Commission as a transit driver during the day while taking university courses in the evenings. He graduated as an RIA and then a CA. Dad was the Deputy Auditor with Metro and then with the City of Winnipeg.
Dad’s passions were reading and classical music. He was a very intelligent, well versed man with a wickedly dry British sense of humour.
In keeping with Dad’s wishes, there will not be a service. Cremation has taken place. His final wish was to have his ashes spread into the Red River so he could make his way back to England. The family intends to grant this wish with a private family gathering.
If friends so desire, a donation honouring Dad to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 53 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3 would be greatly appreciated.
Wojcik?s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik?s online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com