COWAN Alexander Peter

Passed peacefully away on June 8, 2020 in the company of family, Alexander Peter Cowan (Col ret) in his 95th year. Predeceased by his parents Robert A and Jesse (Furness) Cowan, brother Furness and sister Frances (Mckinley). Devoted husband, father and grandfather. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 65 years, Florence (Blundon) Cowan and children Peter (Judy) in Alberta, Stephenie (Bill Crane) in St. John’s and Craig (Janice) in St. John’s/quebec. Also mourning are his beloved grandchildren Michael, Jenn, Andrew, Haley, Alanna, Josh, Megan, Steven and numerous great grandchildren. Dedicated member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Service Battalion, Army Cadet League, Signal Hill Tattoo, Singing Legionnaires, Royal Canadian Legion and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. His working career spanned four decades with federal Fisheries & Oceans. His military involvement ran from his teenage years up to the time of his passing. Leaving behind a large circle of friends, relatives and acquaintances. Special thanks to the staff at Palliative Care during his short stay and special friend Rev. Dr. Ian Wishart (Minister Emeritus). Due to restrictions imposed by Covid-19, a private memorial service will be held on Friday June 12 at 2:00 pm at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Private visitation prior to the service will occur from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Barrett’s Funeral Home. The service will be live streamed at 2:00 pm Friday from Barrett’s Chapel. Please visit www.barretts.ca for the live stream link. Burial will take place following the service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mount Pearl. In his memory, donations can be made to The Gathering Place.