COWIE, Elizabeth Anne Aileene Cowie

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Cowie on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She is now reunited with her husband, Keith Freemantle, and her parents, Margaret and Peter Cowie. She leaves behind her adored children, James Freemantle (Kara), Daveth Freemantle (Jessica), Keiran Freemantle, and Kerenza Freemantle (MacKenzie).

Music was one of Elizabeth’s greatest passions. She played numerous instruments beautifully, including the piano and the harp. Her home was constantly filled with the sound of her playing, often as she prepared for Sunday services at St. Andrew’s Chalmers, where, alongside her dear friend Richard, she led the music ministry for over three decades. Aside from music, there was almost always a book in her hand, or at least within arm’s reach, as anyone who has seen her library would confirm.

Elizabeth Anne Aileene Cowie will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and everyone whose lives she touched through her career as a lawyer and her volunteer work with the Uxbridge Soccer Club, the Uxbridge Skating Club, and Durham College. After the passing of her husband Keith in 2006, she raised four children with remarkable strength, resilience, and unconditional love. Her courage and devotion to her family will never be forgotten. She never hesitated to put others before herself and found joy in helping those around her.

As your choir would say: “Thank you for the music.”

Visitation will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street S., Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 4p.m. to 7p.m. A service will be held at St. Andrew’s Chalmers Church, 40 Toronto Street S., Uxbridge on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11a.m. with visitation beginning at 10a.m. Immediately following the service, an internment will be held at the Uxbridge Cemetery. Reception to follow on the lower level of the church.

In memory of Elizabeth, please consider a donation to the Oak Ridge’s Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Foundation.   Friends are invited to send condolences or make donations by visiting www.lowandlow.ca

Visitation
Friday
July 10, 2026
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Low & Low Funeral Home – Uxbridge Chapel
23 Main Street South
Uxbridge, ON L9P1M8

Visitation
Saturday
July 11, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church
40 Toronto Street South
Uxbridge, ON L9P1G9

Funeral Service
Saturday
July 11, 2026
11:00 AM
St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church
40 Toronto Street South
Uxbridge, ON L9P1G9

Interment
Saturday
July 11, 2026
Uxbridge Cemetery
270 Toronto Street
Uxbridge, ON L9P 1A0

Reception
Saturday
July 11, 2026
St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church
40 Toronto Street South
Uxbridge, ON L9P1G9