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ROWLEY, Gladys Maria

ROWLEY, Gladys Maria

We are sad to announce the passing of Gladys Maria Rowley on December 28,2016.

Gladys was born in Lake Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1926. She came to Canada with her family as a young child and grew up in Toronto, Ontario where she met her husband Lawrence and their two daughters Sandra and Linda were born. Gladys began a career with Bell Telephone that led her into switchboard and telecommunications throughout her life. Mom and Dad moved us to Winnipeg in 1967. When Dad passed away in 1983 Mom continued to dedicate herself to operate a switchboard until she retired at 65 and moved to Kelowna. She enjoyed 25 years in the Okanagan.

Mom turned 90 this past year celebrating at The Village at Mill Creek where she lived. She was joined by Sandra and Linda and their families. We would like to thank The Village at Mill Creek for their good care during her time there and to thank Dennis and Eric and Florence for her care during her last days.

Gladys was predeceased by her parents Peter and Maria Hamel, sisters Doris (Fred), Viola (Robert), Helen (George), Margaret and her brother Wilburt (Jean). Her grandson Liam Kavanagh passed away in 2011.

She is survived by daughters Sandra Kavanagh (Patrick) and Linda Ward (David). Her surviving grandchildren are Sean Kavanagh (Katie), Kathleen Keegan (Graham), Julian Ward (Andrew), and Michelle Ward (Greg). We called her GG when mom was blessed with two great grand daughters Maeve and Bonnie Keegan. Gladys is also survived by her brothers, Norman and Jim.

Gladys has been cremated at her request and a graveside service will be held at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery January 4, 2017 at 12 PM. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Village at Mill Creek, 1450 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5Y5 in Mom


Condolence Messages
  • Jan 17, 2017
    To all the Kavanagh and Ward families,

    Really sad to hear of the passing of Gladys. Will always remember her stories of her time in Toronto and the fun she had with colleagues and dancing at weekends and the time she met her lovely Larry. she was such a warm, lovely lady. She will keep all who have gone before here her lots of great company. My prayers are with you all.

    Love,

    Terry
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