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Rose Gowell Obituary

GOWELL, Rose M. (Favaloro) Of Weston, formerly of Brooklyn, NY & Jamaica Plain, June 16th, 2009. Beloved wife of the late William B. Gowell. Devoted mother of Mary L. Lynch and her soul mate Harry of Quincy and Bellingham, Elizabeth Nawn of Newton, Elaine R. "Laney" Fortin and her husband Denis of Bellingham and the late Diane Gowell. Dear sister of Marie Lehane of Scituate. Loving grandmother of Michael Fortin and Jennifer Fortin and her fiance Jeffrey Mitchell. In addition she is survived by many wonderful & caring nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held from the Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels, 773 Moody St, WALTHAM, on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Rose's Life at Saint Julia's Church, 374 Boston Post Road, Weston at 11:00 a.m. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be held in the funeral home prior to the Funeral Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment Linwood Cemetery, Weston. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rose's memory to her grandson Michael's employment workshop to assist people with disabilities at HMEA, 8 Forge Park East, Franklin, MA 02038. Parking attendants on duty. brascofuneralhome.com Waltham, 781-893-6260

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 18, 2009.

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deidre king

June 21, 2009

dear mary and family, your mother was inspirational i will always remember and cherish her prayers for our daughter lilly. your mother was a very special person as are you. love deidre king

Roberta Ruzzano

June 19, 2009

Mary and Family,
My thouhgts and prayers are with you. Auntie Rose was a very special lady with a very special smile.
Love and Prayers, Mrs Ruzzano (Donna's Mom)

David and Donna Lehane

June 19, 2009

Mary, Laney and Betsy,
We are so sorry about Auntie Rose's passing. We really loved her too. She was such a fun loving person. I know how much she grew to love Harry too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Donna and David

Toni Picariello

June 18, 2009

Laney, Dennis & family, I am so sorry to have read of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with all of you. Toni

Peg Ariel

June 18, 2009

Laney, My prayers and sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Peg

June 18, 2009

What a wonderful woman, I'm glad we were neighbors and there is no one I'd rather hang out with in the dark! She had such a great perspective on life and my heart goes out to Mary Lou, Laney and Betsy. Your mother appreciated all your help and doing what was best for her. You're in my prayers.
Mary Ellen

Jay Sabatino

June 18, 2009

Dear Mary and all the Gowell Family: I am deeply sorry on the loss of your mother. I always enjoyed seeing her. You are in my prayers and may God comfort you in this time of sorrow. I truly understand your sadness and I am always here for you. Love, Jay

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