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In loving memory of Shirley Ethel Rowe (Roche) 80 years Passed away Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury after a brief illness. Beloved wife of 59 years to Ronald “Ron” Rowe predeceased February 9th, 2013. Loving mother of Cheryl Andrews (Bernard), Laurie Fraser (Scott) and Gord (Brigitte). Cherished grandmother of Doris Charlebois, Jillian Kingsbury (Paul), Liana Stevenson (Rob) and special great grandmother of Graysen Stevenson. Dear daughter of Gordon and Ethel (nee Letts) Roche predeceased. Dear sister of Diane Markiewich (Roy) and Wayne predeceased. Fondly remembered by Cathy Lambert and Frank Markiewich and their families. Sister in-law of Russell (Mary) and predeceased by Violet Beckett (Gord), Marjorie Stubbs (Desmond), Nicholas Rowe,Stanley Rowe, Kenneth Rowe, Cecil Rowe, Dolly Hughes (Cyril) and Muriel Platt. Shirley enjoyed her 29 year nursing career before retiring to spend winters in Florida and summers at Geneva Lake. At Shirley's request there will be no service or visitation. Cremation has taken place and will be followed by a private family celebration of her life. Special thanks to ICAN and Home Instead for their dedication and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home. “Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you. Until we meet again.”-Unknown

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