Obituary of Gerald Joseph Rowland

ROWLAND: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, Gerald Joseph Rowland of London, formerly of Mount Carmel, age 74. Loved father of Linda Rowland, Jerry Rowland and his partner Shawn Nicholson all of Toronto. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Noah and Delores Rowland of London, Margaret Ducharme of Zurich, Philomene "Gussie" Wernham of Holland Landing. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by sisters Evelyn Rowland (infancy), Madeline Denomme, Irene Bertram, brothers-in-law Bob Denomme, Joseph Bertram, Ted Wernham, Max Ducharme, Ray Foster, parents Joseph and Emma (Desjardine) Rowland. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Parish prayers at the funeral home, Friday at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Ray Lawhead Celebrant. Spring interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Masses at St. Michael's Parish, London, or charity of choice would be appreciated. To all the folks that Dad shared a laugh with over the years...Thanks to each and every one of you for being you.