Muriel Gowan

Obituary

Gowan, Muriel Isobel (née Donaldson) passed away at the Southampton Hospital, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in her 98^th year. Beloved wife of the late Neil Gowan (2001). Loving mother to the late Laura MacDonald (2025), Bob (Susan), David (Barbara), Dianne (Darrell Laviolette), and the late Jeffrey (1964).

Proud grandmother to Dana (Pierre), Heather (Paul), Glen (Maura), Carol (Dennis), Wilson, Katie (Moe), Dianne (Mike), Amy (Mark), Neil (Amy), Michael (Jaclynn), Jane, and Emily (Zach). Fondly remembered by 26 great grandchildren: Natalie, Kaitlyn, Madison, Eva, Callaway, Billy, Ethan, Kian, Hudson, Cala, Logan, Odin, Lauren, Aidan, Isaac, Elliot, Isla, Stella, Owen, Emmett, Zoe, Jade, Kasabian, Keiran, Kenzie, and Robin

Also survived by her brother-in-law, Gordon Farrow, and many Donaldson and Gowan nieces & nephews.

Predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Laura, her siblings and spouses  Jim Donaldson (Peggy),  Della (Max Morandin, then Floyd Hogan) and Jean (Bob Mills) and by her in-laws and spouses Lee Gowan (Mae Carson) Margie Buckton (Cecil), Willis (Madalene), John (Thelma), Donald (Bernice), Ruby Legge (Gordon), Pearl, Sadie Fenton (Tommy), Laureen Gowan (Joe), Mary Herron (Ross),  and Anna Farrow

Muriel was raised on the Saugeen River at Denny’s Dam and after her marriage moved to the Gowan Family farm beside the Sauble River in Arran Township. There she dedicated her life to raising her family. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and the Arran Tara Agricultural and Horticultural Societies. She was well known for her cake decorating and flower arranging skills.

The family would like to thank the staff of Elgin Lodge, her home for the past 4 ½ years, and the team at Saugeen Memorial Hospital for their excellent care.

A come & go visitation for Muriel Gowan will be held at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Tara on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 2 to 5 PM. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Muriel will be held at the church on Saturday January 31 at 11 AM. Spring interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.