Obituary of William Chowan

<h1>William Chowan</h1> 1931 - 2008 Peacefully at his residence and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in his 77th year. Much loved husband of Diane (nee Langlois) of 37 years and former husband of the late Helen (nee Singleton). Loving father of William of B.C., Don (Mary) of Shingletown, Randall (Mei Ling) of B.C., Wendy (Warren) of Baden, Kim (Jerry) of Kitchener, Duane (Cheri) of Waterloo and Chad (Tara) of Cambridge. He will be remembered by his 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and by his many nieces and nephews. Bill will also be sadly missed by his brothers Arthur (Barb), Frederick (Joyce), Vernon (Emily), James (Linda) and sister-in-law Rose. He will be dearly missed by sisters-in-law Carol (Bob), Betty (Peter) and brother-in-law Ivan (Debbie), John (Gwen), Bernard (Kim), Paul (Patricia). Predeceased by his parents William and Catherine Chowan of P.E.I., his brothers John and Joe and sister Ann. Bill spent his retirement enjoying travelling and golfing after 25 years of service at J.M. Schneider’s. He will also be dearly missed by all his friends at Grand River Raceway. Friends are invited to share their memories of William with his family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish Prayers will be held at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of William’s life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, 173 Lourdes Street West, Waterloo on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Edward Sheridan as celebrant. Interment will follow in Parkview Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of William, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.