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Ann-Marie Rowles Obituary
Born in Providence, R.I., on Oct. 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Bert W. and Marie A. Croteau Melander. She graduated from high school in Rhode Island.
She had worked for the Social Security Administration for many years.
She was a member of St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, enjoying cooking and family gatherings. She enjoyed trips to the beach. Her family takes great pride in knowing all the lives she has positively impacted by being a full organ donor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Gordon Rowles, in 1993.
Surviving are her daughter, Jennifer Jedrych and her husband, Jan, Virginia; sons, Chuck Rowles and his wife, Martha Pezzino, Pittston; Stephen Rowles and his wife, Sarah Swiderski, Pittston; Christopher Rowles, Tunkhannock; and Andrew Rowles and his wife, Deborah, Plains Township; grandchildren, Jana and Jaci Jedrych, Sophia, Jack and Ava Swiderski and Sehara, Charlesie, Christopher and Syndel Rowles; and brother, Bert Melander, Providence, R.I.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church on Monday morning.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception.
To leave an online condolence, visit Mrs. Rowles' obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann-Marie Rowles
Patrick Dowd
June 7, 2016
Steve & Family, Sincere Sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May she R.I.P. Josie & Pat Dowd & Family
Tom Gardiner
June 7, 2016
Sending love and prayers to all of my cousins at this sad time. Great memories of our visits with you when we were all so much younger, especially with your mom, Aunt Marie and my grandmother. Wish I could have been there with you.
Mike Korkuc
June 6, 2016
Hi Jenn and all, I'm so sorry to see of your mom's passing. Although we hadn't talked in a while, she and your dad are frequently in my thoughts. They were a big part of my younger life and all the memories are good ones. Love to you all. Mike
Constance Wynn
June 6, 2016
I was so sad to hear of the passing of Ms. Ann Marie Rowles. I was one of the many trainers to her when she joined the SSA Family. What a beautiful spirit she possessed. Her kindness and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed.
Kathy Blaum
June 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Ann-Marie was a great person, pleasant, easy to talk to and a great co-worker. She will be missed by all.
Steve Gardiner
June 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. She reminds me of her mother so much in this picture. Prayers are being sent for all of you.
Vicki Karlowicz
June 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all .
Leona belles
June 4, 2016
I worked with your mother, Anne ..before She sold the house in bear creek..my husband and I went to visit and she allowed us to dig up some of her small irises, they have been blooming for
a few days..I will always remember her ! Especially when they are blooming..RIP sympathy and prayers ..Sincerely Leona Belled
Linda Amaral
June 4, 2016
Ann-Marie was a kind and gentle person. I send my sympathies to all my cousins, I'm sorry that I am not able to attend the service. My thoughts and prayers. are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Paula Paiva
June 4, 2016
My all time favorite Aunt! She was the greatest person.My sympathies and love to all my cousins and their families.
Angie Wrhel
June 4, 2016
Ann Marie was a beautiful person. She was caring and kind. I am so blessed to have worked with her. I have a beautiful ornament that she gave to me at Christmas one year. It's an angel, every year that's on my tree. I cherish that gift. May she rest in peace. God bless.
Kathy Mortimer
June 4, 2016
I always enjoyed talking to your mom. She was a great lady. I know you will share many great memories.
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