William "Bill" J. Cowan, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was 91.

Born on December 29, 1928 to the late Clarence and Elva (nee Cadwell) Cowan in Maryborough Township. Bill was a baker by trade and enjoyed creating many styles of cakes, including birthday cakes and wedding cakes for family and friends. He was employed as a cloth cutter, working many years at Buckeye Pearless Factory in Hanover. A member of the Oddfellows Lodge in Hanover and St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover, Bill and Ruth joined the St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church Choir. Their love for family was inevitable and they truly enjoyed spending time with each one and with their friends over the years. A lifetime of memories were made. Bill's talents were immeasurable and plentiful, including his artistic side with his many stained glass pieces that were made for family and can be shown to this day.

Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Fischer) Cowan. Dear brother of Marion Elliott of Listowel. He will be remembered by his sister in law Dorothy Cowan of Brampton. Remembered by his God daughter Pauline (David) Sewell, his nieces, nephews: Jeff (Judy) Boylan, Lorrie (Paul) Runge, Katherine (Ken) Taylor, Patricia (Mitchell) Granter, Marcia (Don) Vollmer, Sheryl Elliott (Derek Asselestine) and their families. Always remembered by special friends Gary (Carol) Rahn, Cheryl Rahn, Mary Johnston and Theresa (Morris) Leifso. Predeceased by his sister Luella Van Eck, brother Lorne Cowan, nephew William Paul Elliott and in laws Charles Boylan, Maurice Van Eck and Harvey Elliott.

In keeping with the mandates from the Province of Ontario, Family and friends are invited to join the family in honoring Bill with a Memorial Celebration Service held via livestream on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 11:00 am through the Mighton Funeral Home Facebook page, and will remain available there for those who were unable to watch at the time of the service. At the time of the livestream, please click the link provided here, and then look for the red 'live' button on the left side of the page under the video tab, where you will click on the video to join the service.  https://www.facebook.com/Mighton-Funeral-Home-Ltd-109625187108921 

Rev. John Polacok officiating. Cremation with inurnment in Hanover Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Special thank you to the staff at Sprucewood Assisted Living and The Village Long Term Care where he was treated with dignity and compassion.