MARVIN HARLEY COWAN April 5, 1926 – November 1, 2023 Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Iva Varey of Little Current. Marvin will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Linda Weir and daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Ralph Evans. He was a cherished grandfather to Stephen Dvernychuk (Heather), David Dvernychuk and Rebecca Higginson-Rollins (Jason Davis); great-grandfather to Montana and Samantha Dvernychuk. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends. Marvin was third generation born in Toronto. He enlisted in the Air Force during WWII at the age of 17. Marvin is predeceased by his parents Frederick Harold Cowan and Alice Ellen Penfold and his sister Alwyn Hayward. Marvin was a kind gentleman who was always there for his extended family. He counted reading, fishing, photography and aircraft among his interests. He was fortunate to live a long and healthy life. A visitation will be held at the Jack & Thompson Funeral Home, 318 Main St. E., Shelburne on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 11 am to 12 noon, with the service following at 12 noon. A reception will take place immediately after the service at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 220, 203 William St., Shelburne. Interment at Parklawn Cemetery (Section M), 2845 Bloor St. W., Etobicoke on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 12 noon. If desired, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 220 would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be placed at JackAndThompsonFuneralHome.com.
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