With profound sadness, his family announces his passing at South Huron Hospital on Thursday, November 19, 2009, of Centralia, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Phyllis Gower (Riley) of 45 years. Dear father Dan and Carolyn Gower, Joe and Vicki Gower, and Dennis and Laura Gower all of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Blake, Ashlynn, Hannah, Curtis, Wyatt, Kane and Weston. Dear brother and brother in law of Barb and Brian Hallman of Wingham, Tom and Jean Gower of Melbourne, Nelson and Sharon Gower of Woodstock, Wayne and Brenda Riley of Bluevale, and Bev and Thelma Riley of Ingersoll. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Herman Gower (2008) and sister in law Patricia Gower (2008).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 street west of Main, Exeter on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Private interment at Brussels Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
There will be an Oddfellows service in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:30 PM.
Carl Leroy Gower
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i miss u grandpa
Cindy Westerhout
Our deepest sympathies to you all. We hope that you find comfort in each other through this challenging time.
Take care,
Cindy & Kathleen Westerhout
Lori & Brian Bearss
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We know how much Carl cared about his grandchildren, the school (Usborne Central) and the community. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian, Lori and Bevan Bearss
Bob and Judy Stuckless and Family
Thinking of all of you at this time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Debbie Gower
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Carl. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky, Quan & Thao My Huynh
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Phyllis and Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Carl. Our thoughts are with you.
Dave Stephen & Diane McCarter
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Alicia Gower Allarie
to Dan ( Dad)
I am sorry to hear that grandfather has pass a way .
From
Alicia Gower Allarie
Rob, Janet & Emily Smale
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Shannon Snow, Janet Taylor, Jordan, Riley & Sean
We are so sorry to for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Michele Adair (Keller Office)
My thoughts are with all of you during this time. Find strength as a family and through the support of others. Let your memories also help at this time…memories can put a smile of your face and relieve some of the sorrow. My deepest sympathies.
Michele Adair
Dave Frayne
My thoughts are with you all. Carl was a very likable man and will be missed by all those who knew him.
Dianne & Mike Masse
To the Gower families, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dianne & Mike Masse
The McNicol's
Dear Gower family
Our condolences are with your family during this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we know that he is in a better place now looking down on everyone, watching out for all of his loved ones. He will always live on in everyone’s thoughts and memories and stories that will be shared.
Phyllis, if you need anything we are just down the road and will be glad to help out, just give us a call or stop by.
The McNicol’s; Ken sr, Kenny Tanya and Hailey, Alvin Tabatha and kids.
John, Arlene, Scott & Ben Berendsen
Thinking of all of your family in your time of loss and sorrow…Memories of love carries us all.
Anne Gallant
Phyllis, Dan, Joe, Dennis & Families
Our deepest condolences at this time of deep loss.
There is nothing that can be said that can ease the heartache but time does heal all wounds including those of the heart.
In the days ahead be each other’s strength and comfort, keep focussed on living life to its fullest, moving on knowing that Carl is safe in the arms of God.
Know that you all will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Sincerest Sympathy
Anne & Daniel Gallant and family
Jamie & Danielle Oke
Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow
God Bless
Jamie, Danielle, Mackenzie & Erin Oke
Gerry and Cindy Beaver
We would like to send our deepest sympathy from our family to yours. You are all in our thoughts.
Gerry,Cindy and Jerret
Beaver
Susan (Harburn) Pushelberg
Dear Phyllis & family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, father, grandfather.
Cherish the memories you have of him to help ease the pain ahead
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
your cousin
Susan, Ken & Melissa
Robert and Sharon Dale
Dear Phyllis and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers, we offer you our deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Glenda Lather
Mel and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you Phyllis and the boys and your extended family. It was only a week ago that we saw you and Carl across the street at Ricky’s. It was a shock to hear that Carl had passed away. Our thoughts are with you.
Glenda Lather
Mel and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you Phyllis and the boys and your extended family. We just saw you and Carl a week ago at Ricky’s across the road. It was a shock to hear of his sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Carol (Carter) Johnstone
Phyllis & family,
Allan and I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you at this most difficult time.
I had such a wonderful conversation with Carl last summer at Barb’s birthday party; I’m ashamed to say I promised him I would come for a visit and never quite made it. It seems we always think we have more time, always a tomorrow.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers; he was a good man who was unabashedly proud of his family.
Take care.
Scott & Mary Ann Boyle
Dan, Carolyn and the Gower Family. Just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Scott & Mary Ann Boyle, North Bay, Ont.
Larry and Joyce Black
PHYLLIS AND FAMILY
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Regards, Larry and Joyce, Grand Bend, On
Joyce and Bruce Jermyn
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Donna Perry
Phyllis and family:
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Bill and Donna
HAROLD KUMM
im very sorry ijust read itin the new papper about the lost of
carl
my heart go out to the whole famliy at this time so if you like to email me here is my email
address ok and yous all can have to keepin touck we me
dale_earn_heart@htomail.com
and if you liketo come for a vist the best time is on sunday in the after noon
so here is my addreess ok
50 market st
apt,108 seaforth on.
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Dave and Karin Roger
Phyllis and Family
Our thoughts are with the Gower family at this sad time. We remember Carl as a friendly person with a great smile. We are sure he will be missed.
Dave and Karin Roger
Grande Cache, Alberta
Mike and Darlene Stewart
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Mike, Darlene, Carly and Kaycee Stewart
Jeff ,Sue and Jake Johnson
Dear Phyllis and family.
Those we love are never really lost to us-
We feel them in so many special ways-
through friends they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,
in beauty that they added to our days…
in words of wisdom we still carry with us,
and memories that never will be gone
Those we love are never really lost to us
For everywhere their special love lives on.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all.
Jeff Sue and Jake Johnson
Mary Ellen Gower
Please accept my deepest condolences on Carl,s death. Carl will be remembered by our family as a kind careing, hard working man who loved his wife and family dearly. He always had a kind word and a friendly smile, when and where ever you met him. Signed; Mary Ellen G
Karen, Danny & Kaitlyn Masse
May we offer our deepest sympathies to the Gower family at your sudden loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Carl will be sadly missed by his entire family. Losing someone is never easy, but having the love and support of family and friends, may ease some of your pain. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Gerald & Jane Dearing
To the family of Carl Gower ;
Our sympathy us with you all in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Gerald & Jane Dearing
Sherrie Thomson
Phyllis and family,
My deepset sympathy is with you at this most difficult time. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy gregoire
In our thoughts and prayers Ron and Wendy and family
Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Linda & Wugene Webber
Phyllis and boys:
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather…………………………………
Gary & Jo-Ann Middleton
Please know that our thoughts are with the entire family. Remembering the good times will help you through the days to come.
Debbi Haskins
Danny, Joe and Dennis ( and wives ) I am so sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you all and with your families also during this rough time ahead.