Publisher Janet Rowe dies

Former Lake Press, Ice Water Press and Five Mile Press publisher Janet Rowe has died.

Hardie Grant key account manager Jane Curtain writes:

‘Much loved friend and colleague within the publishing industry, Janet Rowe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night surrounded by family and close friends.

‘Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate the life of Janet at a memorial service to be held at Sandringham Yacht Club (Jetty Road, Sandringham) at 2pm on Wednesday 25 January.

‘After the service there will be an opportunity to gather together to reminisce about the amazing woman that she was.

‘In lieu of flowers please donate to help find a cure for ovarian cancer at ovariancancer.net.au.’

Books+Publishing will publish an obituary in next week’s Weekly Book Newsletter.

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