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Joshua Rowe Obituary
WESTBROOK - Joshua Paul Rowe, 17, of Westbrook, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.
Joshua was born on May 24, 2000, in Portland, the son of David Jr. and Karen (Chamberland) Rowe.
Joshua was a senior at Westbrook High School, and preparing to apply to Maine Maritime Academy for his first choice of college.
Josh loved sports, playing on many teams from a very young age. He excelled at baseball, football and track. His enthusiasm for the game, and devotion to teammates, made him someone everyone wanted on their team.
Josh's passion was being outside, on a snowmobile or skis. He loved going to the County to visit his Memere and Pepere, where he would go four-wheeling, fishing, and snowmobiling.
Josh formerly worked at Friendly's Restaurant, and was currently employed at Texas Roadhouse, where his manager spoke very highly of Josh's strong work ethic. Josh loved playing video games with his brother, Devin, and spending time with his many friends.
Josh is deeply loved by his parents, David C. Rowe Jr. and Karen (Chamberland) Rowe; and brother, Devin Charles Rowe. He is also survived by his grandfather, David C. Rowe Sr., of South Portland; grandmother, Lucille Chamberland, of St. Agatha; aunts and uncle, Janice Chamberland, of Portland; Phyllis (Chamberland) Stewart, of Saco; Tracy Rowe, of Portland; and Debra and Randy White, of Scarborough; and several cousins, Tyler and Neil Stewart, of Saco; Janessa White, of Scarborough; Matthew Morris, of Portland; and Meaghan Morris, of Boston.
He was predeceased by his grandmother, Dianne Rowe; Pepere Clifford Chamberland; and stepgrandmother, Judi White Rowe.
Josh had a magnetic smile and personality that made him the brightest of stars!
The family invites you to share your stories and memories at visiting hours at The Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, on Sunday, October 29, from 3-6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Stevens Ave., Portland, followed by a committal service at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. You may share your stories, memories and condolences with the family at: www.jonesrichandbarnes.com, or on Facebook @jonesrichbarnes funeral home.
Donations may be made in Joshua's name to
Westbrook Athletics Booster Club
125 Stroudwater Street
Westbrook ME 04092
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Rowe
Jan DiMillo
November 3, 2017
We share grief,comfort comes in knowing he is with God,even though we hurt missing him. Bible says. To be absent from the body is too be present with the LORD.I feel your loss and am praying for you all.in JESUS name.
amen
Gina DellaValle
November 3, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you.
Scott Chamberland
November 3, 2017
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
November 2, 2017
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. My heart breaks for your family, I cant imagine your pain. You're family are in my prayers,
Lisa Price
November 2, 2017
Karen and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Words cannot take away the pain but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa (Michaud) Price
November 2, 2017
Karen & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time.. Diane (Durr) Sylvester
Donna (Paris) Walsh (DHS)
November 1, 2017
My heart aches for you all.
Bobbi Shirley
October 31, 2017
Karen, David & Devin: My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. A donation will go to the Westbrook Animal Shelter in Devin's name.
Kelly Egts Bremner
October 30, 2017
David & Karen,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for you and your family having to experience this tragic loss. I know words can't describe. With love,
Kelly and JJ
Denise Bouchard
October 30, 2017
Dave, Karen and Devin, My sincere sympathies for you at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Amber Carrier
October 30, 2017
I cannot express my deep sadness for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Clark
October 30, 2017
Dave and Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl & Theresa Michaud
October 30, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David & Lori (Fusco) O'Donnell
October 30, 2017
Dear Dave and Family:
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful boy Josh. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. David, Lori, Hayden & Anthony (Fusco) O'Donnell
Sue Carrigan
October 29, 2017
I didn't know Josh, but my granddaughters did and attend Westbrook High School. They had such positive things to say about him. Their reaction and sadness to his passing tells me he touched their lives deeply. I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your family.
Tina Nickerson
October 29, 2017
Dear Karen, Dave, and Devin, words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I hope that you all find comfort and strength in the days to come with the love and support from your family and friends. You all will forever be in my heart and prayers, my deepest condolences ....Love Tina ❤
Emily Pitale Sherwood
October 29, 2017
Karen, I'm so so sorry. My prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
Henry & Marie Chamberland
October 29, 2017
Dear Karen, Dave, Devin & Family:
Our deepest sympathy is sent to you with the hope that as time goes by, the cherished memories will help bring you peace and comfort.
May God Bless you all at this very sad time... Prayers & Sympathy...
October 29, 2017
Karen, Dave, and Devin and the entire Rowe family. Words cannot express the grief and sorrow over your loss. We love you and our hearts and prayers are with you. Steve, Terry, and Mira
October 29, 2017
There are no words to express our sorrow; our thoughts and prayers have been with you daily The Genovese family
Bobby D
October 28, 2017
Dave my prays are with you.
R.I.P. Joshua it sounds like you were the kid everybody would like to have.
Rick /Joe Jackson
October 28, 2017
Dave, With a heavy heart our condolences to you and your family. ....may you get through this with the love of friends and family and God's will. Sincerely The Jacksons. (Rick and Joe)
Rae James
October 28, 2017
My heartaches for you, Karen, David,and Devin. I think of you all everyday and pray for peace, strength and comfort during this very difficult time. Much love, Rae James
Ann and Joe Wight
October 28, 2017
Karen, David, Devin and the Rowe Family,
Our hearts are broken for you. Words words will never be able to express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you all and hold tight to your faith.
October 28, 2017
Dear David, Karen, Grandpa Dave and family,
May God give you strength and comfort through these days and every day. You are in my thoughts and prays and many wonderful memories.
Love,
Debbie Green
Naples, Fl
Cathy Lailer-Blotnick
October 28, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for the tragic loss of your son.
October 28, 2017
A beautiful life gone far too soon. Sending love and comfort to you. Jan Sullivan
Lori Henderson Wax
October 28, 2017
Sending prayers to the entire Rowe family. May God comfort you and give you strength during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tim Gikas
October 28, 2017
Dave and Family. I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss of your son. May god give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal
Tim Gikas (DHS)
October 28, 2017
Dave and Karen, I am deeply saddened for your loss. I have very fond memories of Josh when working with him at school. He always had a smile on his face and always worked so hard to do his best. I loved bumping into to you occasionally to get caught up on the boys' lives. My heart is aching - such a great loss to you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts. ~ Clare Harrington (from Congin School, math teacher).
October 28, 2017
Dave and family - so sorry for the loss of your son Josh. May your many wonderful memories help bring comfort during this most difficult time.
Charlene Crawford Arsenault (DHS) and Brady Arsenault (WHS Baseball)
Barbara (Bagster) Marsden
October 28, 2017
Dave and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joe Sullivan
October 28, 2017
Dave and Karen and the Rowe family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don Dufresne
October 28, 2017
My deepest and sincere condolences. My heart breaks for you both.
October 28, 2017
David, Karen and Family, no words can express how saddened we are to hear about Josh. Our hearts ache for all of you. We'll continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. I
Tammie and Doug Lerman
and the Staff from Long Lake Motor Inn (St. Agatha, Maine)
Karen Andrei
October 27, 2017
Karen and family, I am so very sorry. You are in my prayers.
Monique (Corriveau) Pelletier
October 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss....you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Cobb
October 27, 2017
Dave and entire Rowe family, I am so deeply sadden for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Melissa C.
Tina Lagasse Pelletier
October 27, 2017
So deeply sorry for your loss!! Will continue to hold you all close in thought and prayer!
October 27, 2017
There are no other words except to say our hearts ache for you. Alan and Karen
Jane Boyd & Rob Poore
October 27, 2017
Our deepest sympathy & heartfelt prayers we extend to you,David, & your family. May God's perpetual light shine upon Joshua for all Eternity. All our love & prayers are with you today & always during this most difficult time.
Theresa Chamberland Drew
October 27, 2017
Dear Karen and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rick and Gina DiBiase
October 27, 2017
Dave and Karen, words cannot express the sorrow Rick and I feel for you at this time, we are so very truly sorry for your loss.. Our prayers are with you and your family . May Your son Rest In Peace
Monique Bourgoin
October 27, 2017
Karen and family, please know that I am thinking of you during this extremely difficult time. I never met Joshua but he sounds like a great young man which means you did a great job raising him and you should definitely take some comfort in that.
Laura Goodwin
October 27, 2017
I knew him from Westbrook High School. I am praying for your family. Losing someone is really difficult and rough. I will think highly of the family. -Laura Goodwin
Pierre & Donna Chamberland
October 27, 2017
Karen & David we are so sorry for you loss.. May you trust in the Lord in this time of need. Our prayers are with you all.
God Bless ..
Allen and pearl Chamberland
October 27, 2017
Karen and family, we are saddened by your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you.
Susan Guerrette
October 27, 2017
Wow, really "No words" will ease your minds, so "sorry for your loss" my "Deepest Sympathies for your loss" my "Heart" goes out to you. ((hugs)) Prayer's for you all and may God help guide you and give you strength
Louise Nadeau Bob Beaulieu and family
October 27, 2017
Dear Karen and family---I am so sorry for the pain you are going through---words cannot express the sadness we have for your family---peace and blessings----
October 27, 2017
Dear Karen and family: There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss!! My heart breaks for you and your family at this time!! I know you have lots of love and support around you but want you to know that I am always here for you as well. My heart, prayers, and thoughts are with you and your family! Love, Lynn Poole
October 27, 2017
Dear Karen and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, AnnMarie (Chamberland) Martin
Greg Chamberland
October 27, 2017
Karen and Family, so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve Conley
October 27, 2017
Our thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Bethany McCoubrey
October 27, 2017
Dear Karen, Dave ,and Devin
Josh was a beautiful soul with such an infectious smile always grinning from ear to ear. My heart is heavy for all of you. May god give you strength.
Enrique J. Rivas
October 27, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are dedicated to Josh and to all of you Karen, David and Devin. May the love of all of us, your friends, surround you and console your souls.
Chelsea Smith
October 27, 2017
Dear David,Karen,Devin and the entire Rowe Family, We are sending you our sincerest condolences on the loss of your son. our hearts go out to you.
October 27, 2017
dear David and Karen and grandpa david henry and I are both devastated with this news. our sincere thoughts and love are with you pat and henry minervino
Carol Iverson
October 27, 2017
Karen, David, and Devon, and the entire family: Though there are no words that would ever help your sorrow through this tragic time, please know your support system is huge and our hearts and prayers are surrounding you at this time. Carol and Bud Iverson
Sandy Johnson
October 27, 2017
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary Robinov
October 27, 2017
Dave - My heart is broken for you and your family - I wish you all love and comfort durning this painful time
Margie Johnston
October 27, 2017
So Sorry for your loss. We lost our daughter 4 years ago and understand what you are going through right now. If there is anything we can do to help you through this time please let us know.
Michelle Giroux Harkovich
October 27, 2017
David, Karen, Devin and the entire Rowe family,
We are so saddened by this news. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeffrey & Theresa Joyce
October 27, 2017
Our sincerest condolences go out to you and your family,Dave, on your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as are our hearts.
Julie and Jon Trimmer
October 27, 2017
Karen and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss and it is with heavy hearts in wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead. Time cannot possibly erase the sorrow and pain you feel, make things better, or force the heart to heal. Please know that our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family, and as difficult as it is today to see beyond the sorrow, may all the happiest and loving memories of Josh help comfort your every tomorrow. Our deepest sympathy, Julie and Jon
October 27, 2017
Dave, Karen & Devin, We so sorry to hear about Joshua. You are in our prayers.
John & Kim Mancini
Clifford Hassell
October 27, 2017
David, Karen and Devin, We are so sorry to hear of Joshua's passing. You have our deepest sympathy and love. May God bless and comfort you.
Uncle Cliff and Joan
Pam Mundy
October 27, 2017
Karen, David and Devin I am so very sorry for your loss. His smile is contagious and it is obvious by the outpouring of support that he is and will always be deeply loved. Please accept my sincerest condolences and prayers for strength and healing.
Kerry Munroe
October 27, 2017
Karen, David and Devin- I am so deeply sad to hear of Josh passing. My heart breaks thinking of your terrible pain.. You're in my prayers.
October 27, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is painful but our God promise twhe we will see them again. May the words in Job 34: 14, 15 give you comfort in this sorrow moment.
Julie Paquette
October 27, 2017
To the Rowe Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies.
Sterling and Dee Dee Mathews
October 27, 2017
To the Rowe family, we are so very sad to hear about the loss of Joshua. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Van Kuren
October 27, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers,
Linda.
Jen Powers
October 27, 2017
Dear David, Karen and Devin,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of this beautiful young man. I am so sorry. There are no words to express the sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jen
Tammy & Ken HEBERT
October 27, 2017
Karen & Family, So sorry for your loss, Our deepest sympathies to all of you
Wanda Bruns
October 27, 2017
There are no words to express our heartfelt sorrow for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are here for you today and everyday going forward Love Wanda and Jim
Sue Mccarthy
October 27, 2017
Karen, Dave and Devin. My heart is truly breaking for you all. Josh was so full of life and brought a smile to everyone's life he touched. I recall Karen the stories of how he would sit with your mom and talk to her and knew he was a special boy. Not many teenage boys would take the time ti do that! This tragic ending to such a bright life is totally incomprehensible. Know that you are loved and that your friends and family are here for you
Love you
Sue Mccarthy
October 27, 2017
Karen, Dave and Devin. My heart is truly breaking for you all. Josh was so full of life and brought a smile to everyone's life he touched. I recall Karen the stories of how he would sit with your mom and talk to her and knew he was a special boy. Not many teenage boys would take the time ti do that! This tragic ending to such a bright life is totally incomprehensible. Know that you are loved and that your friends and family are here for you❤
Andy, Janine & Rachel Merrill
October 27, 2017
David, Karen and Devin- So sorry for your loss; we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Adriane Willette
October 27, 2017
Karen, Dave , and Devin,
I am truely at a loss for words and my heart breaks for you all. I am so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. All I can offer is my love and support to you all. Karen, you are an amazing woman, a loving mother and wife. I look up to and think so highly of you Karen. I remember our talks about family, all your advice you gave me while pregnant and after I had my daughter. I always found comfort in your motherly advice you offered to me. I know how unconditional your love is for Josh, Devin, Dave, and your whole family. Thank you for always taking the time to share some stories with me about Josh and your family. All my love to you all! XoXo
Pam Henderson
October 26, 2017
Karen and family, I am so saddened to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Michael Giroux
October 26, 2017
David & Karen, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family... Mike & Lisa
Gary & Monica & Family Lagasse
October 26, 2017
David, Karen, and Devin, There are no words... Our hearts ache for you all! We remember Joshua from our summer camping trips. We always looked forward to it and the kids had a great time. He and Devin were the cutest!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.
Lots of love
Debra Cloutier-Baggs
October 26, 2017
It has been a heartbreaking week at WHS. My thoughts and prayers go out to Josh's family.
Jill
October 26, 2017
I worked with Josh at Friendlys. He was a GREAT kid! My prayers to his family and friends.
Amanda Hutter
October 26, 2017
My thoughts are with the Rowe family and friends of theirs during this difficult and tragic time.
Debra Cloutier-Baggs
October 26, 2017
This has been a heartbreaking week at WHS. Josh's family is in my thoughts and prayers. Deb Cloutier-Baggs
Debra Cloutier-Baggs
October 26, 2017
This has been a heartbreaking week at WHS. My prayers and thoughts are with Josh's family.
Suzanne Fochler
October 26, 2017
RIP. Fly high. You'll be missed, Take this time to hug a little tighter, kiss a little longer, laugh out of control and never forget who makes you laugh. Mr.& Mrs. Raymond & Suzanne Fochler
Jody Pizzo connolly
October 26, 2017
David this breaks my heart to read my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jody Pizzo connolly ❤
Veronica Bates
October 26, 2017
Sorry does not convey the depth of sorrow I feel for you and your family Josh. May you rest at peace. May your family find the strength to carry on in your absence. A prayer of love for you, and a prayer of strength for those whose lives you touched even fleetingly. You will be missed forever.
Cari Sbardella
October 26, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Rowe as well as Devin. To say that Josh made me a better teacher is an understatement. He brought a smile to my face whenever he entered the room. He made me laugh at times when I wanted to scream. His heart was huge and his empathy and kindness knew no bounds. He befriended my son, Michael, in February when he was new to Westbrook. He supported him and showed him unconditional kindness. His smile will forever be etched in my mind. I will always be proud of Josh and humbled to have been a small part of his life
Lisa Hatch
October 26, 2017
My prayers are with the Rowe family forever!
Doug Sawyer
October 26, 2017
Dave I am so sorry.. man I am praying for you and your family... I am so so sorry I can only say one thing ... GIVE IT TO GOD... PEACE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... PEACE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....Doug
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