GOW: Peacefully, at Jessicas House Hospice, Exeter, on Monday, June 23, 2025, Margaret “Margie” Doris (Whaling) Gow of Turnbull’s Grove N. Dashwood, age 81. Beloved wife and soul mate of the late Melvin “Mel” Roy Gow (2019). Loved mother of Mark Osment & Shelley Hall, Tracy Osment and Lisa & Paul Runstedler. Remembered by her step children Patty & Murray Hachman and Bruce Gow. Loved grandma of Mark Osment Jr. & Kristin, Sarah Runstedler and Bradley Runstedler, Justin Hachman, Amy Hachman and Kaitlyn & Ian McAlpine. Loved great-grandma of Mason Osment and Neil Osment. Cherished sister and sister in-law of Linda & Fred Craven, Ron & Bev Whaling, Carol & Paul Martin and Bill & Laraine Whaling, Doug Gow, Nelson & Margrit Gow, Steve & Lynda Gow, Richard & Colleen Gow, Linda & Larry Karges. She will also be remembered by her long time cherished Turnbull’s Grove neighbour and travel companion Dorothy Morrow. She will be fondly missed by her fluffy Pet Bunny Rosie. Predeceased by her parents William & Violet (Ayres) Whaling and her siblings Peter Whaling and Dale Whaling, Sandra Gow, Linda Gattie-Gow, Dennis Gow & partner Tracey Beard. At Margie’s request cremation has taken place. A Memorial Celebration will be held in her honour, on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Turnbulls Grove Shed, Recreation Lane, Turnbulls Grove N. Dashwood. Margie was well known in the Turnbull’s Grove Park and enjoyed many winter vacations in Cuba and Dominican with her family. She was also an active Volunteer at the Grand Bend Legion and was often referred to as the popcorn lady. Arrangement entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. Memorial Donations if desired to Jessica’s House or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
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Jackie Piccolotto
Lisa, Paul and Tracey. Sorry about your Mum, will miss seeing her across the road always with a smile and hello. Jackie and Mike Piccolotto
Brenda and Carl Farr
Our condolences to Paul Lisa and Family. Only met your mom once and that day I knew she was a fun lady that loved dancing. God bless you all at this difficult time. Sending our love from the Farr family.
Mark Heimrich
Lisa & Paul and family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Mary Pepper
Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family. She sure will be missed.
Mary Pepper
John and Linda Woods
We were so welcomed by Mel and Marg and have had a wonderful neighborly friendship over the years that we will surely miss. Rest in peace Marg.
Dorothy Morrow
How I missed not living beside you these past years Margie. You and Mel where the best neighbors anyone could have.
You and Mel can dance all you want. I have our memories you again have each other. Love you forever. God Bless
Dorothy
Dianne Mosburger
Oh mama. How you loved to dance and have fun. I know Mel is waiting for you with open arms. Thankyou so much for keeping me as your daughter-in-law and friend. We will miss you so much. We got to share our beautiful children and grandchildren and for that I am forever grateful. Love Dianne Jamie and family
Eileen Holden
Our deepest sympathies to the family. You are in our prayers.
Bruce and Eileen
Sandra and Ron Dickert
Tracy &Lisa I am so sorry for your loss mother our condolences to you and your families. I will remember Marg as a fun dance partner she will be missed by all that knew her and loved her. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sandra & Ron Dickert