Dorothy Mae Cowin (née Besterd)
August 9, 2014
After a short illness, Dorothy died peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in her 95th year. Loving mother of Carol (Bob) Meredith, of London and Jack (Sharon) Cowin, of Sydney, Australia. Dorothy was predeceased by Stan Cowin. She was the proud grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 20. The eldest of 9 children, Dorothy is also survived by sister Marjory Pracey, of Windsor, and brother Bill Besterd and sister Betty Hunt, of London. She was predeceased by brothers Harvey Besterd, Douglas Besterd, and sisters Shirley Maguire, Ruth Parker and Lorraine Reid. Dorothy was a faithful member of Robinson Memorial United Church for many years; a long-time Western Mustangs’ fan; and in recent years, an ambassador at Chartwell Riverside Reitrement Home, where she lived. Dorothy overcame many obstacles in her life with quiet faith and determined will. She loved people and lived happily and independently. The funeral service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Reception and interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Blood Services, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Forest Cliff Camp.
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Dear Jack and Coleen, please accept our condolences an the passing of you beloved mother. We only met her once but she made quite an impression on us. She was quit a woman.
To Jack and Carol and families : My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I am also very sorrowful to lose the one who has been a kind, loving,caring and faithful "Big Sister " since I was seven years old. My family and I will all miss her very much as she was a wonderful Aunt and Great Aunt to them. Cathy
To Jack and family, sincere sympathy to you in your time of grief. Dot was such a great woman and we loved seeing her in Australia when she visited. She will be missed by many people.
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Dorothy from years ago at Harry's Open Kitchen Restaurant..she was always the lady with the jokes and big smiles for everyone. I am sure she will continue her happy personality in heaven, where I believe she will go for sure, RIP girl.
Dear Carol and Jack. Your mom was a lovable, compassionate and caring person. She will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences go out to you and the family
To - Jack COWAN and Family - I just heard from my wife Kathryn ( I am currently in Zagreb, Croatia at Junior World Wrestling Championships ) that Jack's MOM -Mrs. Dorothy Mae COWAN has passed away. I am sorry to hear that, my and my family condolences to JACK and his family. I have known Mrs. Cowan as gentle and loving woman that would converse and talk with any friends of Jack's - including me. The last time that I recall that Mrs. Cowen was at Western University function with many Cowen family members was in 2011 - when JACK COWIN was given the UWO Alumni Awards of Merit - Professional Achievement Award. She was very proud MOM and I and Peter Michienzi had an opportunity to chat with her. One of my fondest memories of Mrs. COWIN was that on surprise visit that I made to her with flowers ( when she lived in a condo) and her grandchildren and great grandchildren were visiting her from Australia I took some photos. She took the time to write me a note of Thank You - that was Mrs. COWAN. A great Lady and a kind soul, I will always remember her.
To Jack and Carol and families- a great Lady and proud Mother. We remember her well not only from recently renewing acquaintances with the family but from our days as schoolmates and neighbors at Cliffside Beach near Kingsville which have proven to be quite unforgettable for all of us. Our sincere condolences on her passing.
Dear Jack & Sharon and family, I am so sorry to read of your mother, Dorothy's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her on a few occasions. As well as having a lovely chat with her, at the end of June, about my recent wedding, when she actually called to speak with Dad. I will always remember her with a smile for she took us in as if we were her own.
She was my Grandma and one of my very best friends.
Jack and Carol and families, I've just learned of Dorothy's passing. My sincere condolences on the loss of a great woman. I loved visiting with her and will miss her wonderful sense of humour. My thoughts are with you.
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(Donated to Forest Cliff Camp)
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Jack and Carol, please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom ( Gran ). She will forever live in our hearts as the best Aunt one could ever hope for.
~ Al and Colleen