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BESS ROWELL Obituary

ROWELL, Bess (Clark) Of Sherborn, formerly of Wellesley, July 27th. Beloved wife of the late Edward S. Rowell. Loving mother of Edward S. Rowell, Jr. and his wife Debra Bardin of Wellesley and Clark H. Rowell and his wife Eve of Wellesley. Grandmother of Edward S. Rowell, III of Studio City, CA, James F. Rowell of Providence, RI, Amanda Katagiri of NYC, Michael Bardin of Grass Valley, CA, Alex Bardin of Brookline and Melissa Rosenblatt of Natick, Great-grandmother of Alden, Seth, Simon and Ethan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Bess' memory to the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association, PO Box 277, Sherborn, MA 01770. For guestbook please visit www.gfdoherty.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2017.

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June 24, 2018

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

July 29, 2017

Rip sweet bess. You were loved by so many.

July 28, 2017

Love you bess. Wish you could have enjoyed your swèt granddaughters baby. You were a gem. Every time I did your hair you would change it. I love you and understood you.rip dear lady

July 28, 2017

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