Waiva Cowell (April 28, 1947 - May 25, 2022)

Waiva Cowell

**In following Covid restrictions, masks are mandatory when entering Church of the Epiphany for the funeral service. **

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and sister, Waiva, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, surrounded by her family at home at the age of 75 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cowell (1991). Loving mother of Steven Cowell and wife Heather and Melissa Wood and husband Kyle.

Adored grandma of Thomas O’Grady, Miranda O’Grady (Ryan), Mya Wood, Emmalina Wood and Cheyenne Wood. Great grandma of Raiden. Also left to remember Waiva are her sisters, Anita DaSilva (Clive) and Barbara Keyes; her niece Beth DaSilva, several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Hanley and Alice Keyes (nee Tully).

We would like to send a special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff at Windsor Essex Hospice, VON, and especially her nurses Stacey and Olivia. The care and compassion shown to mom and our family will never be forgotten.

Visitation will take place at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, on Monday, May 30, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Waiva’s life will be held at Church of the Epiphany on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Church of the Epiphany cemetery.

**In following Covid restrictions, masks are mandatory when entering Church of the Epiphany for the funeral service. **

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Erie Shores Hospice, 197 Talbot St West, Suite 210, Leamington ON N8H 1N8 or to the Kingsville Community Food Bank Association, 18 Division St. N., Kingsville, ON N9Y 1C8 or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, 2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 2X3.