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ROWAN, Maxine 'Lee'


17/01/1954 – 02/06/2026

Aged 72 years

Passed away peacefully at Warrnambool.

Loved wife of Lou.

Adored mother of Jasmine and Chris and mother-in-law of Jess.

Cherished Nana of Perry, Sloane, Bonnie and Bub.

Daughter of Valda and George (both dec.).

Sister of Kim, Rex, John, Karen (dec.), Phillip (dec.), Kayleen, Mark (dec.), and their families.

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The Funeral Mass for LEE will be offered at St Pius X Catholic Church, 76 Morriss Road West Warrnambool on TUESDAY (June 9) commencing at 10.30am.

Private cremation

Click this link to view the livestream of Lee's Funeral Mass.

Funeral notice


Service

Tuesday June 09, 2026, 10:30am

St Pius X Catholic Church, 76 Morris Road, Warrnambool

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  1. Condolences to the Rowan & Parkes family on the passing of Lee.
    Coog & Barnie McCosker

    Barnie McCosker

    June 13, 2026 9:10 am

  2. Such a beautiful lady🩷🌸🩷🌸

    Donna Advincula

    June 09, 2026 2:19 pm

  3. To Lou,Jasmine,Chris,Jess and Family
    Thinking of you all at this sad time
    And sending our love
    RIP Lee ❤️❤️❤️
    Louise,Scott and Billy

    Louise Dempsey

    June 08, 2026 3:34 pm

  4. Loved and cherished sister of Kayleen.

    Love and miss you, always.
    Rest in peace 🤍

    Kayleen Parkes

    June 07, 2026 12:36 pm

  5. To Lou and Family
    Deepest sympathy on Lee’s passing.
    Great memories of Lee from the Nestles days.
    Daryl and Jenny Squires

    Daryl Squires

    June 06, 2026 10:36 pm

  6. Sending all our love to Lou, Jasmine, Chris & families on the passing of Lee.

    Loved sister of Phillip (Dec.) and sister in law to Loretta. Adored aunty of Nicole, Sarah, David and their families.

    A deeply cherished woman full of heart & laughter who will be missed by all.

    Nicole Parkes

    June 06, 2026 4:07 pm

  7. Lou, Jasmine, Chris, Jess and families, deepest sympathies on the passing of Lee, sending you all so much love and strength
    A very special lady who could always put a smile on your face when you saw her.
    Many memories over the years that we will always remember and cherish.
    Rest easy now Lee xxxx

    Theresa & Philip
    Tracy & Adrian
    Jason & Bec
    Melissa & families

    Tracy Rowan

    June 06, 2026 10:40 am

  8. Deepest sympathy Lou, Jasmine, Chris and families on the sad passing of Lee.
    Thinking of you
    Melva & Tom McGeechan & family

    Melva McGeechan

    June 05, 2026 11:56 pm

  9. To Lou,Jasmine,Chris,Jess & family.Thinking of you all & sending much love on the passing of Lee.
    Teresa,Ray & family🌹

    Teresa Mahony

    June 05, 2026 9:16 pm

  10. Deepest sympathy to Lou,Jasmine,Chris and Jess from
    Herbie ,Pauline and families 🌹🌹

    Pauline Elliott

    June 05, 2026 6:40 pm

  11. Deepest Sympathy to Lou, Jasmine, Chris, Jess and Family on the passing of Lee.
    Loved Sister of Rex and Sister in law of Heather.
    Loved Aunty of Matthew, Mandy, Melissa, Ronetta and Scott.
    Loved Great Aunty of Holly, Jesse, Chelsea, Diontai, Vance and Lawson.
    Lee you will be deeply missed.xx

    Rex Parkes

    June 05, 2026 3:16 pm

  12. Our deepest condolences to Lou and your family on the passing of Maxine. May your wonderful memories over the years help you all through this sad time.🥀
    Billy and Glenda

    Glenda Hand

    June 05, 2026 8:23 am

  13. To Dear Lou,Jasmine,Chris,Jess and family...Sending you all our love and Deepest Sympathy...Beautiful memories will always stay with you..Donna,Peter,Nathan and Matthew xx

    Donna Rowan

    June 04, 2026 6:30 pm

  14. To Lees family and friends I’m sorry to learn of her passing, she was an amazing lady I loved working with her in the deli at Woolies she was always fun Anne xx

    Anne Brittain

    June 04, 2026 5:00 pm

  15. So sad to hear the news of Lees passing
    I have so many fond memories of our times growing up together in Port Fairy
    We were each other’s bridesmaids,she loved talking about old times and could remember everything like it was yesterday
    Going to miss you Lee
    My thoughts are with Lou,Jasmine,Chris and Jess

    RIP Lee ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Maree Collyer

    June 03, 2026 7:09 pm