EDWARD SEARLES ROWLAND Jr.

1959 - 2014

Rowland, Edward Searles, Jr Edward Searles Rowland, Jr., 55, of Osterville, MA died peacefully on October 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his children Ned and Molly and his parents, Edward (Ned) and Susie Rowland. Edward was born on September 29, 1959 in Beverly, MA and attended The Pingree School in Hamilton, MA. He graduated from Colby College in Waterville, ME with a BA in economics. His career started at Hood Yacht Systems in Marblehead, MA and took him to Perth, Australia before he moved back to New York City to begin a career in the travel business. He was employed by American Express for 21 years in various roles, most recently in Global Business Travel. He met his dear wife Peggy in Osterville, MA and was married at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in 1995. An adoring father, deeply devoted to his family, he raised his two wonderful children who enjoy his passion for music, sailing and skiing. He was an avid sailor his entire life. A former Commodore of the Wianno Yacht Club, he followed in the family tradition of sailing on Nantucket Sound. He was a member of the Cruising Club of America's Boston station and his sailing exploits included numerous Newport-Bermuda races, three trans-Atlantic crossings and countless one design races in the Wianno Senior Class and other dinghy racing. He served as member of the Newport-Bermuda Race Organizing Committee for several races and had coached Barnstable Youth Soccer for his children's teams. Edward's passion for music started at early age and his wonderful talent led him to performances in school musicals and later to singing in the choir at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. His other passions included crossword puzzles, reading, cruising with his family, world travel, skiing, snorkeling over coral reefs, relaxing at the family farm in Vermont, and the appreciation of good food. In addition to his wife, children and parents, Edward is survived by his two younger siblings, Stephen Allen Rowland of Westport, CT and Juliet Allison Rowland of Fairbanks, AK, as well as a large extended family, including many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Suite 745 Boston, MA 02215, or Hope Health for the McGraw Fund, 765 Attucks Lane Hyannis, MA 02601. Services will be held on Sunday October 26th at 2:00 pm at St Peter's Episcopal Church, 421 Wianno Avenue, Osterville, MA 02655