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Colleen Howe Passes Away
by Paul on 03/06/09 at 04:56 PM ET
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from the Detroit Free Press,
Colleen Howe, the wife of Red Wings legend Gordie Howe, has passed away.
The Red Wings confirmed that Howe, who was known as Mrs. Hockey, died today in Bloomfield Hills. She was 76.
Colleen Howe had been battling Pick’s disease, a progressive dementia that alters a person’s personality, since 2002.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Gordie, Mark, Marty, Cathy, Murray and the entire Howe family,” said Red Wings owners Mike and Marian Ilitch. “Colleen was a pioneer hockey wife and hockey mom and devoted her entire life to the betterment of the game. She will be sincerely missed by us and all who knew her.”
Adam Kimelman of NHL.com has a story up too.
added 6:02pm…
NEW YORK (March 6, 2009)—National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released this statement regarding the passing away of Colleen Howe, wife of Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe:
“The National Hockey League grieves the passing of Colleen Howe—a formidable woman, the wife and partner of our iconic player, the matriarch of a remarkable hockey family. On behalf of generations of fans, we send our deepest condolences to Gordie and his loved ones.”
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I knew that Mrs. Hockey had been ill for the past several years. I confess to having never knew that she was such a pioneering woman, and so influential to Gordie’s career.
My thoughts and prayers will be with Gordie and his family. The passing of his wife of over 50 years; well I wouldn’t understand how traumatic that must be. God bless them all.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 03/06/09 at 05:16 PM ET
Oh that’s so sad. My heart goes out to the entire Howe family. I’m so sorry for their loss. It must be especially difficult for Gordie. My thoughts are with them.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 03/06/09 at 06:39 PM ET
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My deepest condolences to Gordie and his family. We will be thinking about you all.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 03/06/09 at 05:16 PM ET