Anna Helena (Brock) Rowcliffe
Died: January 15, 2015 | Place: LHSC - University Hospital
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ROWCLIFFE Anna Helena (Brock)…..
At London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, on Thursday, January 15, 2015, Anna Helena Rowcliffe of London in her 88TH year. Beloved wife of the late James McLean (Jim) Rowcliffe for 53 years. Dear mother of Peter Rowcliffe and his wife Marta of Woodbury, Minnesota, Katherine Peel and her husband Ken of Toronto, Jean Rowcliffe of London, Paul Rowcliffe and his wife Pamela of Owen Sound and Bill Rowcliffe and Kevin McManus of Toronto. Also loved by her grandchildren Stephanie Rowcliffe, Sarah Holmboe (Matt), Lucas Peel (fiance Stephanie Grand), John Peel and Emily and Mac Rowcliffe. Dear sister of Tom Brock. Predeceased by her grandson James Rowcliffe-Kessler, her sister Irene Olge and her husband Thomas and her sister-in-law Noreen Brock. Cremation. A memorial celebration will be held at the Metropolitan United Church on Friday May 8, 2015 at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Metropolitan United Church Foundation , 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 or charity of your choice. Fondly remembered for her lifetime involvement in many capacities of Metropolitan United Church, Board of Directors of WCA for 13 years, Chairperson and member of buildiing committee of Western Counties Wing of Parkwood Hospital and Board of Directors of the United Way of London. Inurnment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant cemetery, London. Condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, London (519-433-5184)
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To the wonderful Rowcliffe Family,
The Finnie Family from St. Marys, Don, and children Joan, Barbara, Marilyn, and Glenn offer our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was such a charming lady who was a great friend to our late mother, who always made you feel welcome in her home and was genuinely interested in you. We have fond memories of your Mom, your late father, and our family get togethers many years ago.
Dear Jean,
In December 2013,it was my pleasure to meet you and your charming mother.
I’m thinking of you at this time and trusting that loving memories will be of comfort to you.
Sincere sympathy
Kathryn Patton
My sincere condolences to the Rowcliffe family.
I met Mrs. Rowcliffe over 20years ago when I was 12. She was so kind. We shared a love of royalty, she would show me her memorabilia and we’d talk over tea. I always thought she was wonderfully proper and elegant.
I looked forward to her Christmas and birthday cards which she never forgot.
My thought are with you all during this tough time. Remember that she touched many people and will be missed.
Paul and Pam –
We were so sorry to learn about your Mother, Paul, and send sincere sympathy to you and your family. Loving wishes.
Paul & Pam,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember her to be a gracious, kind and very friendly lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Peter and Kathy:
I was moved to read of you mom’s death. At the same time, it brought back happy memories of both of you all the way from the early 1970’s.
My thoughts are with you and your family as you say farewell to your mom.
Art Fidler
To Anna’s extended family,
To us Anna was a gracious lady who was always vibrantly involved and encouraging in all life had to offer. Her organizational ability wedded to her genuine concern for others proved invaluable.. Faith-based morality of the highest order connected her to all who knew her. It was a definite and enhancing privilege to have known and been involved in her life.
Love, Gayle & John Smallbridge
My deepest condolences to you, family and friends – Anna was one of God’s greatest treasures. Hugs to all of you. Love Marilyn
After our wedding, cousins Jim and Anna (surrounded by little children) were first to invite us into their home; we became close friends for 60 years. For us, Anna was an elder sister, confidante, hostess, and exemplar of life as the main event – never a rehearsal. When we travelled together the journey and destinations were much improved; when we visited we caught up immediately and planned for the future; when anniversaries occurred Anna’s cards and calls were immediate. Au revoir, Anna – pillar of London society, its United Church and hospitals; family matriarch; Jim’s counsellor; well-loved example for all of us.
To Tom and the Rowcliffe Family,
I was sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. I have many special memories of her family and Anna as a friend.
My sincere condolences.
We are deeply saddened to learn of
Anna’s passing- she was a truly beautiful woman-please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
God Bless
Martha and Des Dutrizac(next door neighbour)
Dear Paul and family members:on behalf of the entire staff of Parkwood Hospital here in London,ontario our heartfelt condolences on the recent passing of a truly fine citizen of our community,her true philatrphic legacy to our world and the clients she served so graciously over her many years as a board member of the WOMEN.S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION back not that many years ago past is a guideline for all citizens of Canada to follow with grace,humility and utmost kindness for her friends to adhere to.It has been a true pleasure to work for this organization for the past 29 years as a customer service represenative at the main desk and truly serve the healthcare needs overall of not only our veterans of years past plus numerous clients throughout Canada and abroad around the world with true respect ,passion,and a smile on our faces these days.Thankyou Anna, you were indeed a great mentor to one and all in the healthcare field for sure,We thankyou from the bottom of our hearts for letting us all retun the favour in some small way now and forever.God Bless your family now and guide them all to a brighter tommorrow.Always remember the great times your shared together as a family at many events in years past from all of us okay.Yours Sincerely Brian Cross;a 29 year customer service volunteer at the hospital.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this sad and difficult time. I am sharing in your sorrow as Anna meant so much to me, With Love, Marion
On behalf of my brother, Timothy, and myself, I would like to express our sympathy at the passing of your beloved mother. Whenever we met she was always very kind and gracious – a true lady. God bless.
Dear Peter, Marta,Stephanie and Sarah, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. I had the wonderful privilege of knowing her and enjoyed the bright, hospitable spirit that she had. Wishing you peace and comfort during this sad time.
Really very sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. I have many fond memories of visits to the Rowcliffe household in youth, and the love and kindness that was always found there. Our condolences to the family.
Women’s Canadian Club of London wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Anna Rowcliffe. Some of us were privileged to enjoy an afternoon tea with her and delighted in her company.
To the Rowcliffe Family Members;All the staff members at Parkwood Instiute here in London,Ontario express our sincerest condolences on the recent passing of a truly fine lady and a true ambassador for the heathcare field and all her many,many friends around Canada ,and around the world per se.As a Main desk Volunteer for the past 30 years ,this fine laDY WAS ONE OF THE VERY FIRST STAFF MEMBERS i MET UPON staring my career in this field as a member of the Women;s Christian Association Board on January 2,1985,Her wisdom and guidance, and understanding our complex field of care made me a better citizen of the community and beyond as it continues to do for all of us ion a daily basis in our chosen fields of expertise at this fine hospital.May God Bless you all and keep you safe from this day forward.Yours Sincerely,Brian Cross Main Desk Parkwood Hospital London,Ontario.
My sister and I were privileged to meet Anna when staying with her beloved daughter, Jean, in November 2014. She was everything I had imagined she would be, having known Jean for many years, warm, welcoming, sparkling, fun, full of life – despite her obvious limitations. What fun we all had together during that short week. What a shock to hear of her passing so soon afterwards. We both send our condolences together with our thoughts and memories to the family – particularly to Jean who we know and love and who will miss her darling Mama so greatly, along with her beloved son.