It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ardie Rowan, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Rowan, on Sunday, May 17, following a brief illness.
Ardie was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Muriel Davis, and her brothers Eric, Allison, John, and Joey. She is survived by her brother Ralph.
She was a devoted and loving mother to Charlene (Pierre) and David (Caroline), and stepmother to Carla and Dawn Rowan. Ardie was an immensely proud grandmother to Stephanie (Toby), Melissa, Noah (Sami), Zachary, Alec, Spencer, Oliver, Grace, and Nicholas, and cherished great-grandmother to Evelyn, Maxime, and Brooklyn. She also leaves behind several beloved nephews.
Born and raised in Antigonish, Ardie took tremendous pride in her nursing career, especially her years working on the 4th floor maternity ward, where she formed many lifelong friendships and touched countless lives with her kindness and compassion.
Ardie and Bill shared a love of travel and created many treasured memories together through their adventures over the years.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Dundas Manor for the compassionate care and support they provided to both Ardie and Bill during their time there. Their kindness and dedication will always be deeply appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ardie’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
A private family gathering will be held at Beechwood Cemetery on June 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
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