WILLIAM A. MCGOWAN Obituary (1946 - 2024)

Born Oct 07, 1946, WILLIAM A. MCGOWAN attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William A. Mcgowan.

Graduation Year	Class of 1964
Date of Birth	Oct 07, 1946
Date of Passing	Jan 22, 2024
About	WILLIAM A. MCGOWAN Bill passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on January 22, 2024, at the age of 77. Bill was born at Canora, Saskatchewan in October 1946. He moved with his parents and two sisters to Winnipeg at a very young age. He attended Robertson School, Andrew Mynarski Junior High and Sisler High School. As a teenager growing up in the city in the 1960s, he spent a lot of time going to dances. Back then there were dances held every weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Bill loved going to the dances and loved to dance. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Florence and his older sister Patricia. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 55 years, Rosalie, his two sons, Colby (Amanda) and Damon (Jennifer), his heart and soul - his four grandchildren, Cassidy, Cole J, Declan J, Madeline and one great-grandson Sebastian, as well as his younger sister Michelle. Bill began his career with the City of Winnipeg in the Waterworks Department in 1965. He worked in various departments until fatigue due to Multiple Sclerosis made it necessary for him to take disability leave in 1986. At the time he was the Manager of Civic Properties. He enjoyed his work life and was very well respected by all those he managed. He was known to be very fair with a good sense of humour. He was a Union supporter throughout his career and was a Shop Steward before becoming Management. Bill was elected as School Trustee in 1981. At the time of his retirement from the Seven Oaks School Board in 2014, he was one of the longest serving elected officials in North Winnipeg. He won every election in his ward. He was proud to be a long time member of one of the best Managed School Divisions in Winnipeg. He also served a term with MAST. Bill curled with his workmates in the Civic Curling League for many years. He and his teammates took home a few trophies over the years. His next athletic role was as Hockey Coach for both his young sons. He became very involved with the Maples Community Centre. Bill designed the logo for the club that still adorns their signage and all their team jerseys to this day. Bill was very easy going - a true people person, making friends wherever he went. He will be dearly missed by extended family, his many friends, acquaintances and all who were fortunate to know him. Bill lived a fulfilled life, he travelled extensively with his wife, children and grandchildren, he was very thankful for a wonderful family and friends. Rest in peace my love. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., at West Kildonan Collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Ave., “Wear your dancing shoes”. If friends so desire, donations in Bill’s memory can be made to The Bill McGowan Scholarship, at Seven Oaks Education Foundation, 830 Powers St., Winnipeg, MB. Publish Date: Feb 10, 2024 WILLIAM A. MCGOWAN It is with very heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Bill McGowan, at age 77 years, on January 22, 2024, at the Health Sciences Centre. He passed away very peacefully with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Rosalie, devoted father to Colby (Amanda), Damon (Jennifer) and grandfather to Cassidy, Cole J, Declan J, Madeline and great-grandfather to Sebastian; sister Michele. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life is planned. Longer obituary to follow. Publish Date: Jan 27, 2024 WILLIAM A. MCGOWAN It is with very heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Bill McGowan, at age 77 years, on January 22, 2024, at the Health Sciences Centre. He passed away very peacefully with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Rosalie, devoted father to Colby (Amanda), Damon (Jennifer) and grandfather to Cassidy, Cole J, Declan J, Madeline and great-grandfather to Sebastian. He will be cremated and a Celebration of Life is planned. Longer obituary to follow. Publish Date: Jan 24, 2024 As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2024, Jan 24, 2024, Jan 27, 2024, Feb 10, 2024