COWAN, Robert Charles
Born Friday November 16, 1945. Passed away Friday May 27, 2022.
Passed away suddenly at Geelong Hospital. Beloved and treasured husband of Bev. Much loved father of Darren, Lynda, Warrick and Kristy. Super proud Poppy of Remi, Conor, Taylah, Jett, Frankie, Indy, Dakodah and Rory
Ever lasting memories.
Gone Fishing at Peterborough
Funeral notice
Friday June 03, 2022
The Funeral of Mr. Robert Charles Cowan, will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac, on Friday June 3, 2022 commencing at 11.00 a.m
The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the service. Click here to view the livestream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeTo Bev and family.
So sorry to hear the passing of Robert. Thinking of you Bev at this very sad time.June 06, 2022 5:16 pm
Dear Bev and family,
I’m saddened to read of Rob’s passing and extend my deepest condolences to you all. xoJune 06, 2022 9:40 am
To Dear Bev and family, so sorry to hear the passing of Robbie,our thoughts are with you all.love Pam Mawson and Col Williams at Winchelsea.
June 04, 2022 2:00 pm
Dear Bevy, Darren, Lynda, Warrick and Kristy. So sad to hear about the passing of Rob. He was like a second dad to me when we were kids. I have many fond memories Rob, such a great man with a wicked sense of humour. Thinking of you all and sending our love Kirs, Phil, Stella and Coco xx
June 03, 2022 2:59 pm
Dear Bev & family, Deepest sympathy on the passing of Rob, he was a friendly, hard working man, a pleasure to meet. My thoughts are with you.💐Janet Evans
June 03, 2022 11:09 am
To. Bev. And. Family. Sorry. To. Hear. The. Passing. Of. Robby. A great. Bloke. And. Friend. Will. Be. Sadly. Missed. Thinking. Of. You. Bev. And. Family. On. This. Sad. Day. Thinking. Of. You. All Howie. Landy
June 03, 2022 10:34 am
Dear Bev and family, deepest condolences to you on the passing of Rob. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Katrina Kehoe
June 03, 2022 8:46 am
To dear Bev and family we send lots of love and deepest sympathy on the loss of your dearest Rob we know he gave you lots of love and a wonderful life see you tomorrow Love to all Stuart and Mary Neal
June 02, 2022 7:54 pm
Dear Bev and family thinking of you at this very sad time for you all treasure your memories may Robbie rest peacefully love Nola and Kevin McGuane
June 02, 2022 8:47 am
Sympathy and condolences are with you Bev and family on the passing of Robert, our thoughts are with you.
Regards
Wayne and Christine TrewJune 02, 2022 8:16 am
Dear Bev & family,
Thinking of you all at passing of Rob.
Love Wendy & David.June 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Deepest Sympathy
To Bev and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Robert.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Susan, Ken HesterJune 01, 2022 7:43 pm
Dear Bev and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time on the passing of Bobby a great mate over 55 yrs over in Vietnam and at D of E bowls at various places with his father, They are probably having a Bar BBQ and a few cold ones with all that have gone before us. Stand easy Digger your duty is done Noel & Joan Yandle
June 01, 2022 5:11 pm
Bev ,we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time we remember Rob as a true gentleman and a tough competitor on the bowling green. Nola also has fond memories of growing up in Kemp St.with the Cowan family. Nola ,Alan & Jason Gray.
June 01, 2022 5:01 pm
Dear Bev and family, I am thinking of you at this sad time so sorry to hear Rob has passed away. From Tricia Day
June 01, 2022 9:31 am
Dear Bev and family,
My thoughts of sympathy and condolences are with you, for the sudden and sad passing of Robert. I will very much miss Robert's friendly waves, smiles and chats and it is a sad loss to our neighbourhood.
With love and kindness from Robert Cavalieri
May 31, 2022 9:46 pm
Ohh Bev, we are so terribly saddened to hear of Robbie's sudden death. We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Robbie was a true gentle man who made us feel welcomed at the City Bowls Club. We felt privileged to have had him in our lives. Murray will alway treasure the memory of their last win playing twilight bowls together. He was a very special friend to Murray.
Murray and Carol McKenzie-SlatteryMay 31, 2022 7:29 pm
Dear Bev, Sorry to hear of Robs passing. Thinking of you and your family at this sad and difficult time. Xx
May 31, 2022 6:18 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy to you Bev and your beautiful family at this sad time. Always in your hearts. ❤️
Jeanette YoungMay 31, 2022 5:14 pm
Our Deepest Sympathy Bev to you and the Cowan family on the sad and sudden passing of Robbie our Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.Robbie was gentle man on and off the bowling green it was a pleasure to play with you and against you we will miss that drive.You will be missed greatly around the club especially Wednesday night twilight organizing the teams and cooking the bar-be great memories .Rest In Peace Robbie Mick and Eileen Mc Guane [Charlie]
May 31, 2022 3:24 pm
Deepest sympathy to Bev and family. Rob always ready for a chat and happy smile. Rest in Peace
May 31, 2022 3:15 pm
Deepest sympathy to Bev and family
Strong memories of a truly great guy.May 31, 2022 1:06 pm
To my dear cousin Bev, shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Robbie. A great bloke, he was always up for a chat. Our love and sympathy to you and all your family. Memories are yours to keep.
Love Trevor and Evelyn 💕May 31, 2022 12:48 pm
Dear Bev, so sad to hear of Robbie's passing. Sending our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Jeanette & Simon BrumbyMay 31, 2022 9:58 am
Dear Bev and family. So sad for u all hearing the passing of Robbie. Sending all our love and thoughts in this difficult time, bowl well Robbie, love Brad, Janelle and Jayme Oates
May 31, 2022 8:20 am
Dear Bev, Darren, Lynda, Warwick, Kristy, sending our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. We have many happy memories spent with Rob at Christmas functions, weddings, 21st, at OCB, recently on and off bowls green, love to you all.
Kaye, Graham, Chris, Shane BurrellMay 31, 2022 8:09 am
To Bev and family,
Sending our condolences to you all on the passing of Robbie.
Sandra & Mark BuckinghamMay 31, 2022 1:03 am
Bev, we were so sad to read this. When we seen you the day before we would never have thought Robbie would be gone the next day. I remember early days at Colac East and Peterborough. Good days. He was always friendly when I seen him. Thoughts are with you all.
Alen Pearce.May 30, 2022 9:58 pm
So sad to hear of Robbys passing Bev and family also Ronda Ray and family thinking of you all , Alice and Joe Doyle
May 30, 2022 9:39 pm
Deepest sympathy to all
No words really help at the moment just treasure all those beautiful memories
Somewhere over the rainbow 🌈
Dubby and family❤️May 30, 2022 9:20 pm
To my dear Bev and family my heartfelt sympathy on the sudden sad loss of your beloved Robert, always a smile and a chat to be had. Know that you are in my thoughts, there are really no words to mend a broken heart 💔 RIP Robert, sending my love to you Bev ❤️
May 30, 2022 8:59 pm
To Bev, Darren, Lynda, Warwick,Kristy and families, Rhonda, Ray, Renay & David and family,thinking of you all at this sad time. Robert will be remembered by his funny sense of humour we will all have lots of happy memories to cherish. Sorry we can’t be with you on Friday but I will try and watch it on livestream. We will be thinking of you all on Friday. RIP Robert fondly remembered.💕
Yvonne, Geoff, Mark& Gabrielle & family & Cassie.May 30, 2022 8:28 pm
Deepest sympathy Bev and family thinking of u at this hard time, sending u lots of love Jenny and Damian Gatens xx
May 30, 2022 8:10 pm
Dear Bev and family,
Sending you my deepest sympathy and love to you and your family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all 💕Narelle Dunnill & family
May 30, 2022 8:04 pm
Dear Bev and family So sorry to hear of the passing of Robbie, Sending our love, thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
The Ladhams FamilyMay 30, 2022 7:15 pm
To Bev and family, Deepest Sympathy to you all, Our thoughts are with you.
Kevin & Heather O’GormanMay 30, 2022 6:16 pm
So sorry to hear of Rob's passing. Our deepest sympathy to Bev and family. Rip . You will be sadly missed
Judy and Noel SwaynMay 30, 2022 6:05 pm
Our sincere condolences to you Bev and family we were saddened to hear of Robbie’s sudden passing, Rob was a true gentleman and we thank him for helping our dad with the organisation of this year’s Edinburgh Shield when dad could no longer do it. Hold tight to the beautiful memories you’ve all made over the years and he will always be close by. Love to you all xoxo
The Nowell familyMay 30, 2022 5:44 pm
To Bev
And family, I'm so sorry to hear of Rob,s passing
We will be thinking of you all, while working with Kristy l seen how well loved he was by you all xx
Kerry perkins and familyMay 30, 2022 5:39 pm
Robbie (Popeye)
Wednesday night twilight bowls just won’t be the same. So glad we got to play the last twilight game with you. Great memories both on and off the green.
Love to Bev and family .❤️Sharon and Gerard.
May 30, 2022 5:37 pm
Bev and Family,Deepest Sympathy to you all, Our thoughts are with you....Denis and Judy Ryan.
May 30, 2022 1:41 pm
So sad to read of Rob's death Bev, thinking of you and your family at this time of great loss.
Thinking of you Rhonda and family also along with your Mum and the joy she brought to my Dad during a very challenging time in his life.
You are all in my thoughts at this time of great sadnessLorraine Cunningham Mahoney
May 30, 2022 1:27 pm
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BEV AND FAMILY ROB WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
LEN &. BARBARA BOLTONMay 30, 2022 1:06 pm
Dear Bev and family, So sorry for your loss. Rob's happy face will be missed at our reunions.
May 30, 2022 11:50 am
Dear. Bev, so shocked and saddened to hear of Rob’s passing. Remembering all the good times at Peterborough. I’m sorry we won’t be able to attend his funeral as we are both in isolation with Covid. Love to you and your family. Roma & Rod.
May 30, 2022 11:30 am
Dear Bev and family,
Sincere condolences for the sad passing of Rob who served his country loyaly in Vietnam. RIP Rob.
Les BoagMay 30, 2022 11:28 am
Dear Bev and family. Our sympathies and prayers are with you following the sudden loss of Robbie. Many memories shared on and off the Bowls green. Thank you Robbie for the memories and your work with the RSL Edinburgh Bowls team and for his work with the City Bowls Club. Unfortunately these things al ways seem to happen whilst we are away but our thoughts are with you all. RIP Robbie. Hilda and Roy Bentley.
May 30, 2022 11:01 am
Our deepest sympathies to Bev and the family on the passing of Robbie. Fond memories of our much loved boss at CRF. You are in our thoughts ❤️
Lots of love Gerry and Duane Anson xxxMay 30, 2022 10:30 am
Dear Bev and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of dear Rob. May your treasured memories of him and the love and happiness you all shared give you strength at this difficult time. Love from cousins Lynton, Lyn and family.
May 30, 2022 9:57 am
Bebsy I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Robby. Such a great man.
Much love to u and your family.
Love Nikkas ❤️May 30, 2022 9:55 am
Deepest sympathy to Bev Rob will be dearly missed by all a true gentleman and friend Densley Anne and family
May 30, 2022 9:43 am
Dear Bev and family our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Rob love Eva and Eric
May 30, 2022 9:22 am
hi bev, sorry for your loss of robbie. much love liz and greg matheson
May 30, 2022 9:08 am
Dear Bev
My thoughts are with you & your family on the very sad passing of Robbie. Truly a remarkable bloke who will be very sadly missed by all. Tireless worker for the City Bowls Club with many funny stories shared.
Love to you all.
Peter Brandenburg ( Bundy )May 30, 2022 8:48 am
Our sincere sympathy to you Bev and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Coke & Rosie NewcombeMay 30, 2022 8:09 am
Bev and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Robbie. He was a lovely man and always up for a chat. Many happy memories of growing up with him in Kemp St. Love Gayle and John 💞
May 30, 2022 7:34 am
Our dearest Bev, our hearts break for you and the family, just like a second dad to us Howard kids.
The stories Dad and Robbie told, the fun times, all the memories are ours to keep.
Love always Tanya, Andrew, Trent, Jaxon & Sienna ❤️❤️May 29, 2022 8:36 pm
Dear Bev and family,
My loving thoughts are with you all on the passing of Rob. A great worker and friend of all at the Bowling Club. He will sadly be missed by many. Love, VernaMay 29, 2022 8:22 pm
💐 Bev and family very sorry to hear of your sad loss of Robbie our thoughts are with you 💕
Bev and KeithMay 29, 2022 8:01 pm
Dear Bev and family, we are thinking of you on the death of your loved husband, father and grandfather Robbie. He was loved by everyone at the City Bowls Club and he will be sadly missed around the club. Rest In Peace now our loved Popeye. Lots of love from Bernadette and Peter Nolan and family 🍻🙏💐💔
May 29, 2022 7:58 pm
To Dear Bev and family, we are deeply saddened to hear the sudden passing of Robbie, who was a true
Top bloke, all our love, Gary and Cherrie Bray.May 29, 2022 7:57 pm
Dear Bev & family. My loving thoughts to you All on the death of Robbie. A true Brisbane support & a great guy. You all will have great memories of the times You all shared. Treasure Them. Love Terri.
May 29, 2022 7:20 pm
Dear Bev and your family deepest sympathy in the passing of Robert our thoughts and love are with you love Peter and Sue 💕
May 29, 2022 6:13 pm
Dear Bev and Family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Robert a wonderful bloke and friend to all He will be sadly missed joan
May 29, 2022 5:59 pm