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Ann Allen Obituary

ALLEN, ANN H. (ROWSE), 76, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at home, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of James F. Allen for 55 years. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident of the city, she was a daughter of the late Franklin J. Rowse, Sr. and Anna (Capron) Rowse, the founders of the American Coin Lock Company. Ann was a graduate of the Mary Burnham School, MA and Fischer College, Boston. She worked in the law office of Blais Cunningham & Crowe Chester for over 10 years until retiring.

Besides her husband, Ann is survived by Jo Ann Allen, Janet Courtois, James Allen and Jane Pliakas; grandchildren, David Courtois, Michael Courtois and Alyssa Ann Allen. Sister of William Rowse, Jane Sladen and the late Bessie Bruce, Franklin, Donald and Clifford Rowse.

Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Baptist Church, 340 Central Ave., Seekonk. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION is Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, One Wellington Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 would be appreciated. trippfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 1, 2008.

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Anne Cravenho

April 15, 2008

Allen Family
I am so sorry to learn of Ann's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jolie Nathans

April 15, 2008

JoAnn, I am deeply sorry about your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Debbie Senesi

April 15, 2008

Good Morning Janet, I was so sorry to read of your mom's passing. Please know that my thoughts are with you. Take care.

With love and sympathy,
Deb Senesi (Menard)

Yvette Nathans

April 8, 2008

My dear little friend,

My heart goes out to your family for their great loss, which I share. Ann and I were friends from our Burnham days in the '40s where two disparate souls came from the opposite ends of the planet and just clicked. She taught me so many things that will remain "Ann" with me always.

She was so kind and nonjudgemental, and I know she will live on and be rewarded with a special place in the hearts of all of us who love her.

Always loving Yvette

Diane & Kenny Tootell

April 4, 2008

Allen Family, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. "To great memories. Love always, Diane & Kenny

Dennis Peloquin

April 3, 2008

Dear Jo Ann, Sorry about your Mom...prayers & thoughts to all of you. Your sorrow is my sorrow. All the best Dennis Peloquin

Kathy,Tammy,Roland

April 2, 2008

Dear Jo Ann and Family, we were so sorry to hear about your mom's passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Tina & Lou Soares

April 2, 2008

Dear Joann, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and payers are with you and your family.

brian

April 1, 2008

jo ann very sorry to learn about the death of your mother.brian

Kevin & Kara Crawley

April 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John and Linda Byrnes/Bienstock

April 1, 2008

Jimmy, Dawn and Alyssa,
We are so sorry for your loss.
"Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Linda, John, Ethan and Biddy

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