Obituary of Anita Louise McGowan

McGowan, Anita Louise (nee Hogge)

Passed peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen N-B on Saturday September 9, 2023, at the age of 86. Born in Milltown NB she was the daughter of the late James and Amy Louise Hogge.

Anita will be missed by her husband of nearly 68 years Robert McGowan of Rollingdam N-B. She is survived by her children Kim Louise Lewko (William) of Vancouver Island B-C, Robert Lee McGowan (Diane) of Spruce Grove AB, Russell John Brent McGowan (Huong) of Edmonton AB, Tracy Randel McGowan (Leny Bacani) of Saskatoon SK, grandchildren Cole (Nicole), Karleen, Allie (Shaun), Nicholas, Jacob, Sydney, Robert, Isla, Olivia, Theo, Bayne, Jarod, Mia, great-grandkids Colton, Bennet, Hunter, Presley, John and her Sister Linda.

In addition to her parents Anita was predeceased by her daughter Dawn Ann Hoggins (Richard), and siblings, Jean, Gordon, Byron, and Ina.

Anita enjoyed bowling, curling and card games like euchre and crib. She travelled a lot with her husband Robert. Her family was the most important to her, she cherished her husband, kids, and grandkids dearly. She was a dedicated member of the Charlotte County Hospital Auxiliary, serving as one of their past presidents.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Charlotte County Hospital for their compassionate care with a very special thank you to the ICU team.

Cremation has taken place; a graveside memorial service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday September 20, 2023, at the St. Patrick, Rollingdam Catholic Cemetery.

For those who wish, a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Charlotte County Hospital Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2.