Condolence: I offer my Condolences to the immediate and extended families for the loss you feel during this sad time. I believe all who had any association with Mr. Rowe during his life will feel his presence and recognize his contributions to and love of family and community. The family he has helped to create has and will continue to make this world a better place as he has done. I am sure you feel very proud and extreme love for him as he certainly did for you. He has created many happy memories and made all people feel comfortable within his presence.

Condolence: So very sorry for your loss. I am so grateful that I got to meet him earlier this year. Thinking of you all during this time.

Condolence: Dear Brenda and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. Sending deepest condolences to you, you family and friends. God bless. Judy Kennedy

Condolence: Dear Brenda. We have lived steps away from each other and thousands of miles apart, yet still we remain connected in childhood memories and adult experiences. My thoughts are with all of you, during this difficult time of grief and loss. When we were little, Brenda, for me your Dad seemed kind of mysterious, as I didn’t see Mr. Rowe too often, which is as it was back then. Of course, in retrospect, evidence of his presence was in everything we enjoyed! A tent trailer on the driveway, wow, what luck! We could use that! A “small cabin” in the corner of your backyard for our wax paper crayon and leaf projects; sweet! Oh look! Where did these beds come from? How about a sleepover in your mini house, in your backyard? Fun! We had to have been the most creative and resourceful kids on the block! Of course none of those things were luck, or happenstance, but the result of a lovingly constructed home environment, made possible by the selfless collaboration and cooperation of your Mom and Dad. Several decades later and a lifetime away from Birch Street, on the odd occasion when I pick up a bottled root beer from the store, I am taken back to memories of your Dad’s home made brew and that excited feeling of getting to drink one in the back hallway of your Mom’s kitchen. And when we got the “yes, you can play in the trailer” well that was just another score! Now, when I see tent trailers open on other driveways I am reminded of fond memories taking refuge in yours, and I think how nice it was of your Dad to be ok with children playing with his camping gear! I am forever grateful for the blessing of time I got to share here. I will remember your Dad as someone who did all of these things without the need for accolades. I will remember your Dad as a carpenter, because your home always had some change happening, like those neat rooms in the basement with the high beds! So fancy! I will remember him as someone who put his storage shed on hold while it pretended to be a play house! I will remember him as a "no better root beer than his" brewmaster. And as an adult and parent myself now, I will see him as someone without the need for fanfare, or self promotion, but rather one who took quiet and personal satisfaction from a finished product that brought enjoyment to, or served the needs of, the ones he loved. With love and sympathy. Geraldine

Condolence: We are deeply sorry for the passing of Mr. Rowe. Our thoughts are strongly with you during this difficult week, and will be with you still in the coming days. Brenda, although physically divided, please know that every other part of my being is passing through these miles and sitting beside you now, on this day, extending support, love, and an ocean of childhood memories. Geraldine, Geoff, Renee, and Elly

Condolence: There are no words to comfort in loss of someone so special. Wishing you all peace with time. Sending heartfelt condolences to you all.

Condolence: To Mrs Rowe , Karen , Sheila , Brenda , Judy , Dave and Dale , I am So sorry for your loss . Please know I am thinking of you all at this time . Take Care of Each Other . Xo Lynn

Condolence: To My Lifelong Friend Judy .... So sorry to hear the news of your dad. I remember him so well from our younger days growing up together on Birch Street . He was such a lovely man . I wish I could be with you to give you a huge hug and help you through this very difficult time . I know how tough this is . Please know I am Thinking of you and sending much love. Take Care Lynn Xox

Condolence: To Dale and families so sorry to hear of your dads passing. So hard to lose a loved one, but I hope it helps to know we feel your pain. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during these coming days.

Condolence: Brenda, We want to express our sympathy for the recent loss of your Dad. Losing a close family member is always difficult and we want you to know that we are very sorry for your loss. We are so glad you had an opportunity to spend time with him before he passed and hope your memories of him bring you great joy this week and over the months to come. Please know that everyone at the Environmental Assessment Division is thinking a lot about you and your family. With heartfelt condolences, Susan Squires on behalf of the Environmental Assessment Division

Condolence: So sorry to hear of Les' passing. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you. Dave and Joanne

Condolence: Ida, Karen and other members of the Rowe family: What can I say that has not already been thought or said about Les. I worked with him for almost all the 40 years I worked in the Accounting Dept at Abitibi and there are very few who could fit the mold that was Les. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met and worked with and one of the best supervisors one could ever have. When Les was around it was like the office was one big happy family and I will always remember how he loved to laugh at a joke or about some funny occurrence, he would laugh until he cried with the tears rolling down his cheeks and we'd all end up laughing at him. If there was any kind of problem at the office, Les would be the one to go to and he always found the solution in a satisfactory manner. Every year when we finished at the mill for Christmas we would go around to certain homes and party for a couple of hours at each place before moving on to the next. Visiting Les' home was a real treat with the moose strips done up in a way that made you yearn for more and a feeling that we were always welcome there. I know the family has many happy family memories of their years together and Les has left a wonderful family that is a credit to himself and Ida. We who worked with him were lucky enough to be a part of an office family that we will never forget because of Les Rowe. Rest in Peace, Les, you will never be forgotten... God Bless...

Condolence: Etta Andrews Noel, my mom, was so sorry to hear of Less' passing and wants you to know her thoughts and prayers are with Ida and family now.

Condolence: To Ida and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Leslie and a father, grandfather and great grandfather to your children and their children. After many years as family he will surely be missed. Cherish the memories and may you be strengthened at this time.

Condolence: We're so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Brenda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolence: It is never easy to be parted from someone we love. Wishing that memories of happier times, prayers, and thoughts from those around you all will bring strength. Sending our love to the Rowe family, Jan & Rod Mullins

Condolence: My thoughts are with you and your family Brenda. Hugs. Ivy

Condolence: Aunt Ida and Family, So sorry to hear of Uncle Less' passing. Rest assured you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. May the care and love of those around you provide peace and comfort to get you through the days ahead.

Condolence: So sorry to hear of Les's passing.We extend our deepest sympathy to Ida & family.We were neighbours on Birch Street for many years, and enjoyed many happy moments together.

Condolence: Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you and your family

Condolence: So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Les. Think about all of you at this time. Fond memories of all of you at the "cabin" growing up. Rest in peace Uncle Les.

Condolence: We are sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.