Obituary of Robert Gow

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our loving father and husband Robert. He will be sorrowfully missed by his loving wife Emily and three children Sandy Gow of Vancouver, John Gow and Lori Young. Robert was born in Calgary, Alberta, grew up in Medicine Hat and later moved to Manitoba. Robert was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, serving in Britain for 2 years during WWII. He married Emily Zanyk on February 4, 1950 in Swan River and they spent 61 wonderful years together. They moved to Dauphin and later to Winnipeg where he worked for the Canadian National Railway until retirement. Robert loved nature and the outdoors, and was a talented photographer, painter, wood carver and musician who belonged to the Winnipeg Carvers Association and a harmonica band. All who knew him will remember his kindness, zest for life and sharp wit. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 255 Stafford Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation