Obituary of Kate Rowe

ROWE, Kate Irene (Kitty) On Monday, May 6, 2013, in her 97th year, after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of the late Ken Rowe (1982). Predeceased by brother Ralph Trace (R.C.N. WWII) (Eileen). Dear aunt of Ron Trace (Anne), Elizabeth Keddy (Dave), great-aunt of Michael Fitzsimmons (Nancy) and Kathy Harness (Rob). Kitty was born and raised in Penetanguishene before moving to Toronto. Kitty served as an Executive Secretary to seven Presidents of Chesebrough-Ponds (Canada) Ltd., and was a member of the Board of Directors for over 12 years. After retiring she did charity work. For three years she sent a thousand-plus letters of thanks for the R.C.L. Ontario Command Charitable Foundation and served on the Board of Directors of the Hospital Special Needs Inc. - 15 years as secretary. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013, followed by a service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Private interment in Prospect Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.