Hazel Stowe (Rowbotham)

In the early morning hours of July 12, 2018 our strong, determined, independent and amazing mother passed away. Hazel, 92 years young, was predeceased by her loving husband John in 2009. Leaving to mourn her loss but with many beautiful memories are her children: Peggy, Bernie (Bruce), Paul (Judy), Tom (Mary), Derrick (Dawn). Also her treasured grandchildren, Matthew (Julie), Adam, Jeremy (Anna), Thomas (Melissa), Katie, Sarah (Mike), Christina (Micah), Rebecca (Blaine), and D.J. Great-nan will also be missed deeply by her great-grandchildren who brightened her life daily and kept her young, Lauren, Ryann, Olivia, Elijah, Henry, Lillian and Christian. Also left to mourn, sisters: Sandy (Marcel), Violet (Vern) and Shirley (Peter), brother-in-law Nelson Stowe and special friends Clayton Crocker and Cara Crocker. Hazel will always be remembered for her homemade bread that she baked every week up to the end and the beautiful socks she knitted for all her family and beloved friends. Many thanks to Dr. Michelle Wagoner who took such great care of her and the staff of St. Clare’s on 6 East who eased her final days, especially nurse Sarah Duffett, an angel in our time of greatest need. At Hazel’s adamant request there was no public wake or funeral. A private family service and celebration was held on Monday, July 16. Remains resting at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Hazel’s memory may be made to The Gathering Place. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.cauls.ca. “A mother holds her children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever”