David William Rowe

On October 5, 2026, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, now at peace after a long illness. Much loved partner of Jane, dearly loved father of Nicola and Susan Rowe, and father-in-law of Willie Palmer; loved Grandad of Thomas and Henry. Loved brother of Alison Williamson, and uncle to Adrienne and Iain Ward, Hamish and Judy Williamson, Hammond and Eleanor Williamson and Michael and Steven Wardell. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late David Rowe, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  In lieu of flowers, donations to MS and Parkinson’s Canterbury Charitable Trust or BrainTree Wellness Centre would be appreciated and can be made online at mspd.infoodle.com/f/DonationForm  or www.braintree.org.nz/donation 
A private cremation will be held in accordance with David’s wishes.