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Peter Rowan Obituary

Of Sudbury, formerly of Dorchester, September 17, 2007. Beloved husband of Catherine L. (Copson). Devoted brother of Jeanne Copson, Paul Copson, Anne Fitzgerald and the late Thomas J. Rowan. Dear uncle of Brian of Stoneham, Christopher of Quincy, and Jessica Cabral of W. Bridgewater and several other nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER on Friday from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday morning in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sudbury at lO AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment will be private. In lieu of f1owers, remembrances may be made in Peter's name to: The Sr. Dorothy Copson Fund, c/o St. Catherine's Center for Children, 40 N. Main St., Albany, NY. For directions and messages of condolence www.oconnorandson.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2007.

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Peter Coppola

October 16, 2007

I was a classmate of Peter's @ Christopher Columbus High class of 1957. I learned of his passing at the 50th reunion this past Saturday.Please accept my condolances.
Peter A. Coppola

Brian Rowan

September 20, 2007

Dear, Cathy sorry for your loss. Uncle Peter will always have a special place in our hearts. Love Brian and Christy Rowan

We will always remember you and keep in you our hearts and prays

September 20, 2007

Ava Rowan

September 20, 2007

Dear Uncle Peter,

I am so happy I got to meet you, I may not remember but I am sure everyone will tell me all about you when I get older. I love you always and forever and while you are in heavan look for my papa's they are sure to make you laugh all day long.

Love Ava Elizabeth Rowan xoxox

Chris, Joanne & Ava Rowan

September 20, 2007

Cathy,
We are so sorry for the loss of Peter, He was a wonderful man, husband, uncle and brother. We will miss him dearly and hope that as time goes on our hearts will heal but the memories will stay strong forever.

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