To the Cowan family, so sorry to hear about your Mom, our thoughts are with you all at this time.

Margaret and entire family - was very sorry to hear about your mom. I have fond memories of Mrs. Cowan. Thinking of you all.

To Cowan Family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you - Jeff, Evelyn, Jon & Chris Newton

Dear Jack , Pat and all the Cowan Family and friend's . I am so sorry about the passing of Ida. I so enjoyed our visit and it truly was a joy to reconnect with her last year. Peace to all. I was so sorry to have missed her funeral but will be in touch . Sincere Condolences , Liz Storey

My deepest sympathy to the Cowan family on the passing of their lovely Mother.

Sincere condolences to family and friends. May the fond memories of past times and the love of friends and family help you through this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to family and friends. May the fond memories of past times and the love of friends and family help you through this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to all the Cowan family from Jean & Ken Mac Cuaig

Our deepest sympathy to the Cowan family for the loss of your dear mother Ida. She was a special person, so generous and kind to everyone. It was always a pleasure to meet her and have a chat. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had a chance to know her. What a great life,leaving us with so many good memories. To everyone in this beautiful large family we wish strength and courage through this difficult time. A donation will be made to the HGH. Sorry that we cannot be present but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jeannine Lefebvre and the Lacombe family

To all the Cowan family So sorry to hear of your loss Ida was a lovely lady Pauline & Tracey Newton

My sincerest condolences to all the family. Ida was a role model for my daughter Nancy and I. We had happy times together exploring our family histories and seeing the important sites in the area. My Uncle, George Rutherford, was so blessed to have Ida in his life as we all were. She is a great loss to your family but she leaves an amazing legacy. Sincerely, Heather & Nancy Sutherland

My sincere sympathies to the Cowan's and their extended families. Ida was a super lady who will be missed by all.

Our sincere condolences to the family Our thought and prayer are with you

My sympathy to the Cowan family on the loss of your mother. She was such a great supporter of the Games and always a pleasure to meet. I will remember this past summer when she attended our 70th anniversary celebrations at which we were able to thank her for her many years of support. She will be missed.

To all the Cowans...... My first recollection of Ida was in their dining room while I took Scottish dancing lessons from Joan. She always had a warm welcome and big smile for everyone. Vankleek Hill has lost one of its long time residents and may she Rest In Peace. Our sympathies to all .

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With all of our love, your American Nephews and Niece & Families...

As we are away this weekend and cannot attend the visitation, please accept our sincere condolences to the entire Cowan Clan. Hugs to all . Garrett and Anna

Our deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Mother. She always showed interest about how our families were. This Regal Lady will sorrowfully be missed but she has left you all with volumes of great memories.

Dear Doug, Laura Lee & Family, Sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Our heartfelt condolences to Ida's family. She was such a lovely, caring lady. We will miss our chats at the highland games.

My sympathies to the family

Our deepest sympathies to Jim,Karen & family. Great lady!

Please accept our sincere condolences. Ida will be fondly remembered by our family as “Post Office Grandma”

To the Cowan family, Ida was one of our favourite friends. Will miss her but i"m sure not as much as the family. She always made yo feel welcome and she had her can of cookies ready. I enjoyed a few of them in the last 2 weeks. Ida was always so interested in all the activities in the community and the church. She baffled me as she spoke about washing windows, raking leaves and clearing snow - almost right up to the end. God bless.

Life is full of memories and I have so many fond memories of Ida when I worked with her at the Post Office during the Christmas rush. What I remember most about Ida was her manner of always greeting people with a smile. She also was a dedicated employee implicated in my training, making sure I did a good job. She has left such a wonderful impression on everyone she has met over her 94 years. To the Cowan family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Sorry to hear about your mother'our deepest sympathies...

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you all.

Our deepest sympathy to the Cowan family. I had the pleasure of working with Ida at the Post Office always with a smile on her face.

What a wonderfully inspiring lady ... so justifiably proud of her large and beautiful family. Ida had a gift of making everyone feel like a special friend, no matter where you were from. Even if you hadn't been in touch for a long time, each reunion was a joyful one. How we will all miss her. Deepest sympathies to the entire Cowan family during this sad time.

Ida was my first contact with Vankleek Hill when I moved there in 1974 as she welcomed me at the Post Office. She always had a kind word and pleasant smile and a positive outlook on life in general. My sincere condolences to all her family during this difficult time and wishes for this wonderful lady to rest in peace.

How comforting to know that Ida got her wish to die at home surrounded by her loving family that she so highly regarded. I will miss her wisdom and her wonderful, thoughtful outlook on life. We became good friends when she volunteered and visited her loving relatives at the Maxville Manor. Her wealth of knowledge of the area and the people will be missed. RIP Ida, a well deserved rest. With sincere sympathy to all the family from Barbara and Gary Newman.

To all of you please accept my condolences at this very sad time, Always remember the Smiling Post Office Lady when picking up mail for Pilon's Bakery As sometimes Grandpa wouldn't give me the key in case I lost it.

Please accept my deepest sympathy. She was a very speacial lady, such a gentle soul. She was one of the first people to welcome me to VKH when she worked at the Post office. God bless.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of a wonderful women! She was a joy to encounter with always a few friendly words and a great smile. I hope your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. xo

To the entire Cowan family,so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Going down memory lane I have such good memories of your mother at the post office, she would know our name just by opening the door at the post office........then the years passed and we would see each other and still knowing my name she would make sure to ask how every one in my family was. May the good memories last forever.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Ida was a wonderful lady and a good neighbour. Our condolences to her family and friends.

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.Ida was a lovely person and will be truly missed.

Heartfelt condolences to Ida’s entire family. I have many fond memories of conversations shared with Ida when I was a boy living in Vankleek Hill and Ida was working at the post office. Many a time did I bother her to just “check” our mailbox again in case something had arrived late! She always obliged with kindness and a smile that was truly her own. May your good memories of great times shared bring you a measure of peace and comfort as you prepare to bid farewell to your Matriarch!

A beautiful lady that always welcomed everyone with a bright smile and a kind word...myself included. My deepest condolence to this amazing family

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE ENTIRE COWAN FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF US.

I am so sorry to hear of Ida's passing. She was such a wonderful lady and was such a presence in Vankleek Hill for so many years. My heartfelt condolences to the family. She will be missed.

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Ida. She was a wonderful kind lady. Ida will be kindly remembered by many.

Deepest condolences to all the Cowan family, Ida was a lovely and kind person, a real Lady, very sorry for your loss Karen and Marty Albright

Ida was so sweet and we loved getting to know her while we lived in Vankleek Hill. She was so excited the day I realized that I knew one of her grandchildren, Dan very well, such a small world. She was quite keen to have me share a few stories of our adventures working at camp together! Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Kim & John Webster

To all of the Cowan family, especially Doug, Laura Lee and children, my deepest sympathies. May you treasure all of the good times and love shared with your Mom.

Our thoughts and prayers to the Cowan family. Ida was a truly wonderful person, a beautiful soul with a heart of gold. Her family was her everything! We will always remember her...love and hugs.

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ida. Many fond memories of this energetic lady. Debbie, Morgan, Gordie and Wayne

Joan Lothian made a donation to Knox Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund

To the Cowan Family, my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of a great lady. Knew Ida from church. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Wendy Liston made a donation to Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Foundation

My deepest sympathies to the entire Cowan family on your loss.

Diana MacLeod made a donation to Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Foundation

My beloved sister Ida, she was such a wonderful person. I will cherish the memories of her.

Heather and Nancy Sutherland made a donation to Knox Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund

Ida was a role model for the Sutherland’s. She and my Uncle were the dearest of friends and he was so blessed to have her in his life as we all were. Nancy and I had such good times with Ida exploring family histories both ours and hers. Rest In Peace dear one. HS

Wendy Liston made a donation to Knox Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund

My deepest sympathies to the Cowan family for your loss. Ida will be deeply missed.