MR. HUGH COWLEY

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MR. HUGH COWLEY After a long and courageous battle with cancer at St. Boniface General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Bea (Levesque) Cowley, son Scott Cowley, daughter Sylvie (Marcel) Huot, granddaughter Jocelyne Huot, grandson Adam Huot, and sister-in-law Gladys Cowley. He was predeceased by his brother Mick Cowley of Calgary, AB. As a young man, he served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Navy on the H.M.S. "Saskatoon" for four years. Shortly after meeting his wife Bea, he graduated from the faculty of Engineering as a civil engineer from the University of Manitoba. As a dedicated and loyal employee of the Manitoba Department of Highways, he worked as assistant Bridge Engineer for the Province of Manitoba. During the early years of his career, he began his family. His passion for gardening was known by all, particularly at his favourite "get away", the cottage at Albert Beach. His greatest passion in life however, was his family. As a devoted husband and father, he was unsurpassed. A model of integrity and dignity, he was selfless in all of his endeavours. His greatest concerns were always for the health and well-being of all that he loved. His strength of character and love for his family will always be remembered and revered. A service celebrating Hughs life will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, 820 Cottonwood Rd. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and support staff on N1 South Concordia Hospital and Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital. Their truly professional caring and compassionate ways will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank Dr. Jim Langridge (family physician), Dr. Pat Harris, Dr. S. Young and all of those who helped and encouraged us through these difficult times. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hugh Cowleys honour, may be made to the Palliative Care Endowment Fund, St. Boniface Research Foundation, 409 Tache Ave., Rm. D1003, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2A6. Take him in Thyne arms Dear Lord, And ever let him be a messenger of Love Between our hearts and Thee Arrangements have been entrusted to: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 ARCHIBALD STREET 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 23, 2002