Tribute

Marguerite Row of Powell River, B.C, passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 88.

Born January 7, 1938, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Marguerite arrived in the world with the same spark she carried throughout her life. She was the beloved daughter of Anne and Jack Dawe and grew up in Grand Falls, where she attended Grand Falls Academy before heading off to Memorial University in St. John’s. She was an accomplished pianist where she received the Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music qualification. She later added secretarial training in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, to her growing list of accomplishments.

Marguerite thrived on raising her three daughters while moving across continents, provinces and many different towns. She created a home filled with love, music sports and many friends regardless of where our family lived at the time.

Our family settled in Powell River where Marguerite truly put down roots. She built lifelong friendships through Beta Sigma Phi and the Myrtle Point Golf Club, and she gave countless hours volunteering at the Powell River Hospital Auxiliary Economy Shop, where she stayed active until 2020.

Marguerite was an accomplished golfer winning her first tournaments while still a teenager in Grand Falls. She enjoyed many years of golf and friendship at the Myrtle Point Golf Club. She truly enjoyed this sport and when anyone was looking for her the first place they would call would be the golf club.

Marguerite loved to travel and enjoyed many trips within Europe and South America.

Marguerite leaves behind her three daughters – Valerie (Alex), Cathy (Andrew), and Kim (Jeff) – as well as her grandchildren Megan, Alexandra, Matthew, Christina, and Joey, and eleven great – grandchildren: Preston, Kole, Mason, Alora, Jameson, Ellary, Alex, Freya, Briar, and Blaire, with one more on the way. She was predeceased by her brother Robert and his wife Barb.

She will be remembered for her love of family, golf, music and travelling with friends as well as her sharp wit, and her ability to turn any gathering into a good time.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the team at Kiwanis Assisted Living and the nurses and care aides at Evergreen Extended Care for their kindness and grace.

The family is planning a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Evergreen Extended Care Unit of Powell River, B.C.

“Cheers B’y.”