Donald Lawson Gowdy Obituary
The passing of Donald Lawson Gowdy (Odessa, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Lawson Gowdy to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willett Gowdy and Evelyn Gowdy; his former wife Pat; his girlfriend Lorna; and his son Rick (Marilyn).
He is survived by: his children, Sherry Gowdy (late Erwin Hirschbeck), Joe (Lisa), Angela Perrett and Betty-Ann (Bill McFarlane); his grandchildren, Brayden, Madison and Danielle (Sean Preston); his great grandchildren, Charlotte, Eleanor and Atticus; his grandson Tyler; his great grandchildren, Kayson and Hunter; his grandchildren, Amber, Sarah, Zac, Krissy (Ed Goodfellow), Jennifer (Brad Hodgins), Terry and Tanya; his partner's daughter Sandy; his pets, Jake and Jesse; and also, Adam and Michael.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 26th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Payne Funeral Home (178 Main St, Odessa, ON K0H2H0). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the Harrowsmith Cemetery (4195 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith, ON K0H1V0).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Kimmy Fund at Almost Home or the Rebekah Lodge in Harrowsmith would be appreciated.
