Waterloo Region Generations
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Elsie Mary Watson

Female 1921 - 2019  (98 years)


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  • Name Elsie Mary Watson 
    Born 15 Feb 1921  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Elsie Mary Cowan 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-421111 
    Died 27 Jul 2019  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I421111  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family James Elliott Cowan,   b. 13 Aug 1921,   d. 10 Feb 1997  (Age 75 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F271589  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • COWAN, Elsie Mary (nee Watson) Passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, peacefully in her 99th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, James Elliott Cowan (1997). Together, as soulmates, they raised their family, farmed, volunteered, entertained, travelled, and worshipped side by side for over 50 years. Elsie was an active volunteer in numerous community organizations and a long-time member of Knox's Galt Presbyterian Church. Elsie's love of life, laughter and devotion to her family and friends will be sorely missed. Elsie was always interested in the activities and accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as also receiving family updates from all of her friends. Loving mother of Robert and Mary Cowan, Barbara and Sam Sheardown, and Katherine and David Hyma. Cherished grandmother of: Connie Querin (Hector); Jason Querin (Terry); Eric Cowan (Van); Rebecca Murray (Steve); Josh Cowan; Alison Krochmalnek (Jon); Lisa Kent (Rick); Robin Patterson (Tyler); and Jeffrey Hyma. Proud great-grandmother of 13 precious great-grandchildren: Karley and Cameron Querin; Vanitra, Maveric and Viviane Cowan; Aliyah and Zoe Murray; Zachary and Owen Krochmalnek; Nicholas and Maggie Kent; and Ava and Kylie Patterson. Sister of Audrey McGillvray and sister-in-law of Helen Virgo. Predeceased by sister Wilma Moffat and her husband Malcolm; brother Ken Watson and his wife June; sister-in-law Marion Cowan; and brothers' in law Don Virgo and Percy McGillvray. Friends will be received at Knox's Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge on Monday, July 22, 2019 for visitation at 11 a.m. prior to Elsie's Celebration of Life Service at 12 noon. Reception to follow. Interment Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. If desired, donations may be made to the Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice or charity of your choice. www.lisaardandinnisfree.com

      Published in Waterloo Region Record from Jul. 17 to Jul. 24, 2019.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2697] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge, Mount View Cemetery Internet Link.
      [SW] In/ memory of/ William COWAN/ died Dec. 3, 1922/ in his 82nd year/ Helen ELLIOTT/ wife of/ William COWAN,/ died in Waterloo A.D. 1885/ aged 44 years/ Elizabeth Helen COWAN / died Feb. 24, 1930/ in her 54th year/ Robert ELLIOTT COWAN/ died 22nd day of Aug. 1961/ aged 91 years/ his wife/ Georgina ARMSTRONG/ died 16th day of Jan. 1949/ aged 83 years/ Thomas DEANS COWAN/ died Sept. 21, 1970- in his 93rd year/ Ethel Marion TURNBULL/ wife of Thos. D. COWAN/ died May 30, 1930 - in her 41st year/ Jennie FERGUSON COWAN/ Wife of Thos. D. COWAN/ Died Nov. 15, 1986 - In her 89th year/ James Elliott COWAN/ Aug. 13, 1921/ Feb. 10, 1997/ Elsie Mary COWAN/ Feb. 15, 1921 - /

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    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Jul 2019 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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