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Horace Rowe Obituary
FREEPORT -- Horace 'Phil' Rowe passed away on Nov. 6, 2010, at his home in Freeport after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Freeport on Feb. 20, 1931, the son of Grace (Williams) Rowe and Horace Philbrick Rowe Sr. He attended Freeport High School and the University of Maine, Orono. During the Korean Conflict he served four years in the U.S. Air Force.
Phil was former member of the Freeport Planning Board, Freeport Fire Department and a member of the American Legion Post 83. He retired from the Freeport Post Office in 1991. He and his wife spent winters at their home in St. Cloud, Fla.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn; son Kenneth Rowe and his wife Lisa of Tega Cay, S.C., son William Rowe of Freeport; brother Earle Rowe of Mt. Vernon; grandson William Rowe Jr. and his mother Annemarie Folan of Portland; granddaughter Lindsey Rowe of Tega Cay, S.C.; great- granddaughter Meadow; his aunt Audrey of Columbia, Md.; one niece, two nephews; several cousins; dear friends, Paul and Phyllis Roy of Brunswick; and his beloved Bichon, 'Sami.'
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the Rowe family.
Those who wish may make
contributions in Phil's name to: Hospice of Southern Maine
180 U.S. Route One, Suite 1
Scarborough, Maine 04074
or Maine Cancer Center
100 Campus Drive, Suite 108
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Lindquist Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Horace Rowe
December 13, 2010
Lindsey's graduation June 2010
December 12, 2010
Marilyn Rowe
December 10, 2010
First time in 53 years that we have not spent Christmas together. I am going through the motions but it is difficult knowing you will not be with us. Sami misses you and still looks for you at the door around 5PM. Although I miss you, I would not want you back with us and going through the suffering you had to endure the last few months of your life, and especially the last couple of months. Hopefully it is all behind you and you are enjoying a more peaceful place without the worry of pain and medications that you lived with for the last 5 years.
Love, Chickie
December 10, 2010
Still missing you dad, I know your in a better place but the world is a lot less brighter now that you've gone.
William, :(
December 10, 2010
Captain Phil
December 10, 2010
Dad on his pontoon 2009
December 10, 2010
December 10, 2010
Christmas Florida 2008
Horace Rowe
December 9, 2010
Grampie and Meadow
November 29, 2010
We are all with you Philly - Thanksgiving 1950 at Gram Williams
November 28, 2010
Buddy Williams
November 20, 2010
Horace I thought a small reminder of the fun we've shared over the years on golf courses, in Maine and in Florida. I;m surley going to miss these adventures with your and Earle. I.m also certain that the grass is greener where you are now. I miss you Cuz.
Phil - Bud & Earle- Orange City, FL 2001
Bud Williams
November 19, 2010
Phil and Earle Rowe Xmas 2009
Bill Rowe
November 15, 2010
Phil Rowe in Gray
Bill Rowe
November 15, 2010
Lisa Rowe
November 14, 2010
Phil was more than my Father-in-law, he was my second Dad. I will forever cherish the memories of our times together, celebrating the holidays and passing the time in the summers. I smile when I think of Lindsey as a toddler in your lap, laughing as you tickled her with the stuffed bunny you gave her for Easter, and the 4th of July parade with you and Lindsey in the 1965 green Buick Riviera throwing candy to the children on Main Street in Freeport, then most recently the pride you shared at her high school graduation. But, my fondest memory is of your hugs that picked me up off my feet and took my breath away. Thanks for raising a terrific son and the love of my life, and for accepting and loving me not as your daughter-in-law, but as your very own daughter. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. I love you Phil.
Ken Rowe
November 14, 2010
I will always remember my Father as the greatest Dad I could ever have as a boy and the best friend I could ever ask for as a man. Thank you for giving me every opportunity to experience the best things in life. You taught me patience, the value of hard work and the importance of being your own man as opposed to going along with the crowd. Your positive influence has helped me to become the man I am today. I will always cherish the times we spent snowmobiling and the fun we had exploring and camping on the property. I’m thankful for the father-son time we had on the golf course, and I will never forget Christmas with you and Mom in Florida and the good times we had with Bill on the pontoon boat. I love you so much Dad.
Marilyn Rowe
November 14, 2010
With loving memories of 53 years together. You deserve to rest in peace.
Love, Marilyn
Bill Rowe
November 14, 2010
I will miss my father so much and there will never be anything on earth that could fill that void. Dad was the best father anyone could ask for and also my best friend. He was kind, giving, honest and always the highlight of my day when I saw him. Dad was always happy and loved his family. There are no words to express how much he will be missed. Love you dad,
Sharon Williams
November 14, 2010
Cuzin' Phil was a very special cousin in my life. As I was growing up on West St., it was Phil who took the very young cousin Sharon for ice cream(the Dixie cups with the photo on the lid and the flat wooden spoons). Thanks for all the memories....
Marilyn, Ken,William and families- I hold you all in my heart. How lucky we all were to have Phil a part of our lives.
Lynwood G Williams, Jr
November 14, 2010
November 14, 2010
Philly I will truly miss being with you and talking with you about all the good times we shared growing up. In our later years we seemed to grow even closed. So my dear cousin you will never be far from my thoughts. I love you and will miss you. Buddy Williams
Sandi Reilly
November 14, 2010
So sorry to hear of Phil's Passing. Phil was my neighbor, Mailman, a distant relative, Father & Uncle to my distant cousins and/or friends and a cousin to my 2nd cousin Buddy Williams.
I will miss his friendly smile and our talks whenever I ran into him.
Marilyn, Kenny, Billy, Little Billy, Earl Sr., Lynne, Gib, Earl Jr. & Anyone I forgot or don't know ~ I'm thinking of you and praying for you at this sad & tough time.
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R. I. P. Phil .
Peace & Love ~
Sandi
Gib Rowe
November 9, 2010
You Ar The Best Uncle Phill,I will never Forget all the Year's of Memories with you. I Will Miss You.
Gib Rowe
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