Suddenly at home on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at the age of 76. Widower of his beloved Joanne Elizabeth (née Bayer). Loving father to Robert “Bob” (Shelly) and Kim. Proud grandfather to Jessica (Matt), Alyssa (Joey), Kayla (Ramin), Lexie, Shawn, Chantal (Derrick) and great grandfather to Emmett.
Dear brother to Donna and Julie, and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to visit the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre on Thursday February 10th from 1 to 3 p.m. Due to capacity restrictions guests are invited to reserve their attendance by registering HERE.
Interment of urn will be held in spring 2022 at the National Military Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation would be appreciated.
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Victoria Campbell
Douglas Archibald
My sincere condolences to the family.
Karen Streek
Very sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and beloved little Bandit. Rex will always have a special place in my memories.
Jim and Marilyn (Bagnell) Murphy
Our sincerest condolences to the Rowsell family on the passing of their patriarch. Rex was a friend and colleague for over 50 years, I don't think there was a ever a comms problem we couldn't figure out between the two of us and if we couldn't, we had a good time trying, in the end, him often shaking his head at me for missing something sooo simple. I'll miss our chats old friend, that one last coffee we never had. Rest well with your girl, I'm sure Joanne was there to meet you with open arms. God bless you and your family as they celebrate your life.
Daniel Russell
You will be forever missed by all your friends. RIP my good friend.
Margaret Bonner
Rob, Kim and families, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My husband and I lived at 25 Longden Place for many years. Your parents were good neighbors. With Heartfelt Sympathy. Margaret
Margaret Bonner
Rob, Kim and families, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My husband and I lived at 25 Longden Place for many years. Your parents were good neighbors. With Heartfelt Sympathy. Margaret
Karrie Moquin
Rex was my neighbour and we had many chats over the last couple of years. I felt very privileged that he shared some of his absolutely stunning nature photography with me. I will not see the herons on the pond again without thinking of him. We also shared some good natured ribbing about who was cuter - his great grandson, or my grandson, born within just a week of each other. What struck me the most about Rex though, was his genuine kindness. My condolences to all his family; I’m sure he will be very much missed. When I go to Beechwood this summer to visit my own beloved Old Soldier, I will pay my respects to Rex and his beloved bride Joanne.
My condolences to Rex’s family. He was a very special man, it was an honour to know him and work with him.