Anne Gow

Died: January 24, 2016 | Place: Residence

Obituary

GOW, Linda “Anne”….

At home on Sunday, January 24, 2016, Linda Anne (McMillan) Gow of London, after an extended battle with cancer and ALS. Beloved wife of William “Bill” Gow. Loving mother of Dallas (Kylene Walker) and Jayden and predeceased by son William (1977). Loving grandmother of Adelaide, Charlotte and Langdon. Dear sister of Mike (Marilyn), Bob, the late Tom (Melody) and Tim (Karen). Daughter-in-law of Aurora Durnan and sister-in-law of Trent (Jackie) Gow, Susan Gow and Margaret (Larry) Morrison. Dear niece of Lillian Dodd and Anne Dodd. Sadly missed by many cousins, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and Barb McMillan. Predeceased by her loving parents Albert “Mike” and Elsie (Dodd) McMillan. Anne was a long time employee of the London Public Library, working most of her career in the London Room at the Central Branch. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday January 30, 2016 at 3:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to A Book for Every Child – London Public Library or Wellspring London and Region. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

16s Comments

  1. Susan Gow January 26, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    A Blessed Star now in Heaven. May your Light continue to shine ever brightly.

  2. Margaret Molnar & Family January 26, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I’ll always remember Anne and Bill babysitting us thinking how lucky I was to have such cool cousins. I remember Anne’s smile as one of the most beautiful and never faded. When I saw you last July at Mom’s funeral, the smile was as beautiful as always. I’m so glad to have had time to catch up with you then. Good bye dear cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill, the boys, and her whole family.

  3. Barb Bryan January 27, 2016 at 1:37 am

    I fell in love with Anne and Bill when I was four years old. They babysat us and they were my favourite babysitters. I thought they were so cool together. They were my favourite couple in the world as a little girl and they still are after spending some time with them Christmas Eve.
    Anne, it was a privilege to share the last few years with you-we laughed, we cried, we prayed and you inspired. I am going to miss you so much!!
    I shared this song with you, after Mom passed away because it was a comfort to me and you called it beautiful and you cried all the way through it. Now I cry listening to it, because I am missing you! I’ll see you in a little while!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPT_Lh3c4ik

    My deepest condolences to Bill and Dallas and Jayden and to Michael, Bob and Tim and your families.
    Anne you are my inspiration-a precious lady full of grace and a person I aspire to be like. Thank you for the gift you are to us all! Heaven got another angel…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK0xcmMpeeA

  4. Colleen Rodin January 27, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    So sorry to hear about your mother, she is resting now. She will be a following angel for Adelaide, Charlotte&Langdon. God bless. Love too you and your family

  5. Colleen Rodin January 27, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    So sorry to hear about your mother, she is resting now. She will be a following angel for Adelaide, Charlotte&Langdon. God bless. Love too you and your family

  6. Carmen Rodin January 27, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    To Dallas & Family, So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace and may she be within you all forever. Lots of love to you ! xo

  7. Dale O'Leary January 27, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Dear Bill and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Bill my heart is with you today, may you find peace in knowing you were a wonderful husband and friend to Anne. You fought a courageous battle .
    You and your family are in my prayers.

  8. Ellie Contursi January 27, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Dear Bill and family, may God bless you at this great time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed.

  9. Leith Peterson January 29, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Am so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. She was so helpful to me when I did research at the London Room. Will never forget her radiant smile and great sense of humour. My condolences.

  10. Jane Skinner January 29, 2016 at 9:06 am

    Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to work with Anne at the library, and she will be greatly missed. In addition to being a warm and funny person, she was completely dedicated to the London Room and helped many people in their research over the years.

  11. Jason Walker January 29, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Such a loss , but after reading everyone’s kind words , she has managed smile her way into everyone’s heart. We’re all better having known Anne.

  12. Catherine McEwen January 30, 2016 at 11:28 am

    May I extend my condolences to Anne’s family. As a long-time researchers in the London Room, I am missing her expertise and her pithy comments. We shared many a laugh over the years.

  13. Michael and Susan Bourne January 31, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Our condolences and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    God Bless everyone.

  14. AB February 9, 2016 at 10:41 am

    I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult to deal with the loss of someone so dear to us. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 reminds us that God is always there to comfort us. I hope this helps you and your family.

  15. Ruth Shantz Glimm February 14, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    I go back a long way with Anne . She was such a happy girl in our circle of friends in high school in Simcoe. Another friend of ours, now from Chatham and I visited her in June 2015. Anne was so upbeat and cheerful. We had such a good time together. I have prayed for her when she came to mind since I believe that God hears and cares. And I now pray for God’s comfort to you in this time of your loss. I know it’s not easy. I’m sure that Anne was an inspiration and a blessing to you, Bill and also to your family.

  16. Ruth Shantz Glimm February 14, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    I go back a long way with Anne . She was such a happy girl in our circle of friends in high school in Simcoe. Another friend of ours, now from Chatham and I visited her in June 2015. Anne was so upbeat and cheerful. We had such a good time together. I have prayed for her when she came to mind since I believe that God hears and cares. And I now pray for God’s comfort to you in this time of your loss. I know it’s not easy. I’m sure that Anne was an inspiration and a blessing to you, Bill and also to your family.

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