Obituary of Kenneth Gordon McDonald Rowe

Rowe, Kenneth Gordon McDonald- age 67, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2015 in the presence of his loving wife, Beverley. He is predeceased by his father Albert, his mother Jane, sister Betty, brother Lindy and nephew Adam. Left to mourn his wife Beverley, children Christine (Stephen), Bryan (Jennifer), Catherine (Carey - deceased) and Allyson(Keith), his grandchildren Marcienne, Amelya, Rowan, Jewelya, Tegan, Rhéanne and Riley and his beloved dogs Max, Ruby and Huey. Also mourning are his siblings Ella (Ian), Gladys (Greg), Marilyn, Rick, Ruth (Leonard), Jean (Dave) and Rose (Jerome). Born in St. John's, Ken finished high school at Booth Memorial, then moved to Labrador City to work with IOC as a welder for 15 years before returning to St. John's to continue his studies at Memorial University Engineering. He worked for the City of St. John's for a number of years before retiring. Ken loved the outdoors and was most at peace when cutting wood, blueberry picking, riding motorcycles, playing with his dogs or spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was an avid reader and had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He was ever-present in the lives of his family and always willing to help at any cost. Thank you to Dr. Rorke, Dr. Downton and the nurses on 4 North A, especially Tim for their support and patience during a difficult time. Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will take place in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Monday, September 28th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Interment will take place on Tuesday, September 29 at the Salvation Army Cemetery on Blackmarsh Rd. in St. John's at 11am. No flowers please. Donations can be made on Ken's behalf to the SPCA or Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca