David passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. In the days before his passing, David had been in Zimbabwe participating in a Rotary-sponsored humanitarian project at the Tshelanyemba Hospital. David had been deeply involved with projects at the hospital for the past 10 years. Leaving to mourn are his loving and devoted wife Linda, cherished daughters Emily and Kate (their mother Janet Smith) and Sarah Burgess (James Chaulk), brother Alan (Bryan Blenkin) and sisters Wendy (Max Batten) and Margaret (Rob Larder). Also remembering him are Linda's parents Mary and Gerard Fleming, brother-in-law Angus Fleming (Christina Schilg), nieces Gillian (Cleve Sauer), Jennifer (Jason Guy), Becky (Michael Courage) and Katie, nephew Stephen, and many other relatives and friends. David was predeceased by his parents, Eliol and Sheila Rowe. It is incredibly sad that somebody who gave so much to the world and who was cherished by many should be taken away so suddenly. David had a huge heart and spent his whole life making great friendships. People recognized easily that he was a special person. He loved his family more than anything and they helped him live a rich and happy life filled with love and great pride. He made a difference in the lives of many and was respected and loved for being himself. That is pretty special. Arrangements through Carnell's Funeral Home. Visitation and memorial service information to follow later. Donations in David's memory may be made to the Tshelanyemba Hospital Zimbabwe Project (P.O. Box 1538, St. John's NL A1C 5N8), the Conception Bay South Music School (c/o 64 Cambridge Crescent, Conception Bay South NL A1W 4C9), or a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolences or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.