Sydney
We, the family of Wilma Eileen Rowe are deeply saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 22, 1947, in Sydney, Wilma was the daughter of the late Roderick and Marion (Chandler) MacNeil. She was the second of six children and was raised in Whitney Pier.
Wilma began her working career at St. Rita’s Hospital as a Health Records Technician and continued in that position until her retirement from the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Wilma is survived by her husband, Bob; sons, Rob (Laura) and Brad; brother, Bernie; sister, Francie; special niece, Pam Landry; brothers-in-law, Harold (Bettina), Barry (Joan), and Brian (Kay); sisters-in-law, June, Mae and long-time friend, Diane Andrews.
Wilma enjoyed her special luncheons out with her cousins and get-togethers with family and friends for special occasions.
Besides her parents, Wilma was predeceased by a sister, Brenda (Eric) Postlethwaite; brothers, Rod and Frankie; sisters-in-law, Mary ‘Sister’ (Jim ‘Champ’) Gillis, Phyllis (Dave) Clarke and brothers-in-law, Ron and Allan Rowe.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Wilma Rowe will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Monday, August 21, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held in the funeral home.
Donations in memory of Wilma may be made to Canadian Diabetic Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
sorry for your loss
From: eric antinello
I’m so saddened to hear of Wilma’s passing. She was a coworker and a kind friend to me since I first started at St. Rita’s back in the 80s. She was so well liked by everyone who worked with her and treated us to a weekly supply of candy even though she couldn’t eat it herself. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. My heart goes out to her loved ones. God bless
From: BettAnne MacPhee
Bob and family , we were sorry to read of Wilma’s passing and want to express our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are you. We were unable to attend due to a previous commitment , sincerely Gordie and Mary
From: Gordon and Mary MacDougall
Bob and Family ……
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I worked with Wilma at St. Rita’s Hospital. I have many great memories from my time there. Tim Horton’s drive thru was a necessity before our day began. She loved her coffee….
May the love of family and friends bring you comfort at this sad and difficult time. RIP Wilma
Bernie and family, so sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she Rest in Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time .
Bob and family
Please accept my condolence on Wilma’s passing.
I worked with Wilma at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and benefited from her wealth of knowledge and experience. Rest In Peace Wilma.
My sincere condolences to Bobby, Brad, Robby, Francie, Bernie and the Rowe family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sad and sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing . God Bless.
Rob and family so sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you all at this difficult time god bless you
Bobby & Family
Deepest sympathy to you & all of your family on Wilma’s passing.
A.F.F.A
Doddy & Bobby 💕
Brad,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Take care,
Bonnie and Vaughan
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Francie.
Thinking of you at your time of sorrow.💐🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss. Condolences and thoughts are with you all . May your memories forever be embedded in your hearts.
From one of the “Rowe” girls and of course one one of brad’s long list of favourite cousins 😉
Alexis Rowe Pertus
Condolences to the Rowe family on your loss.
Bobby, Rob, Brad and the MacNeil and Rowe Families, I was very sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers.
Sending my deepest sympathy to you Francie and Wilma’s family. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. XO
Bobby, Rob and Brad, I am saddened to hear of Wilma’s passing. My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences are extended to you in this period of berevement. You were as close to me as were all the close-knit families of the good old “pier” days. I will miss Wilma and would hope that the families will find comfort in each other as we grieve. May you rest in peace, Wilma.
Respectfully,
Joe Hollohan
Bobby, Brad and Robbie and all the Rowe family,
We were so sorry to hear that Wilma passed away. It’s been a hard year for the Rowe family and we want you to know that you’re all in our thoughts.
Sorry we won’t be able to attend the celebration of love but I’ll have a cup of tea and sit and think of Wilma
Our deepest condolences to you all
To Wilma’s friends and family, I’m so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I worked with Wilma for years at the Cape Breton Regional. She was one of a kind. She was sweet and generous, very smart and hard working, and had a great sense of humor. Rest in Peace.