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Obituary
MACGOWAN Audrey Marion (nee Churchill) d. June 9, 2008. Born in Montreal October 16, 1922, daughter of Douglas and Alma Churchill. Audrey attended Westhill High and obtained a BA degree majoring in English from McGill University. She joined the RCAF in 1942 and served in Filter Operations in St. John's Newfoundland. She remustered to the YMCA as an Auxiliary Supervisory Officer serving at the RCN Station in St. John's and later at the RCAF Station in Sydney N.S. It was in the Officers' Mess at Sydney that Audrey met her future husband, whom she outranked. On May 31, 1946 she married Kenneth Owen Macgowan in Montreal. Her married life was split almost equally between homes in New Westminster, B.C. and Toronto, Ont. Audrey was predeceased by her sister Helen Elizabeth Green. She is survived by her husband of 62 years and four children, John (Judith), Patricia (Whit), Peter (Linda) and Colleen, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. An active volunteer with the YWCA, the Anglican Church, Mental Retardation in Toronto, the MS Society of Canada and the MS International Federation. Audrey was also a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the PEO Sisterhood. Her life was characterized by her optimism, strength and service - to her family, her friends and the community. The family wish to thank Luisa and the other staff of Bradgate Arms for the wonderful assistance they provided to Audrey in the nine years she was under their care. Cremation will take place as per her request and a private family memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the MS Society of Canada or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Morley Bedford Funeral Services, Toronto.
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1922 - 2008 (85 years)
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