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Peter Rowell Obituary
Amherst, MA - Peter John Rowell, born June 3, 1940, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023 at the age of 82. A lifelong resident of Amherst, MA, Peter attended Amherst Regional High School and a graduate of Smith Vocational High School (class of 58). After serving as a member of United States Marine Corps, Peter joined the Amherst Fire Department up until his retirement in 1993. Always itching to stay busy, Peter had many additional odd jobs including work at Douglass Funeral Home and as a private chauffeur. Peter grew up with two siblings: Regina Hurrell, currently residing in Florida, and Robert Rowell, who passed away in 2007. For the past decade, Peter and his wife Jean have split their time between Amherst and Easton, MA, and enjoyed watching their three grandchildren grow up right under their noses. Peter is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Kzcowski Rowell, his son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Susan Rowell, and three grandchildren: Charlotte, Lucy and Hank. They will miss their Papi dearly.
Calling hours will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home on Monday, February 13 from 5pm – 7pm
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 14, 10am at St. Brigid's Church. Burial will follow in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Hadley.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Amherst Fire Department staff or St. Bridges Parish. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Pete & Pauline Lego
March 7, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sandy Pierce
March 1, 2023
I'm verry sorry for your loss. I grew up in Amherst, on Whitney Street. My sister Elinor [Pierce] Thornton went to school with Regina and was at your house a lot. She passed this year on Feb, 1. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sandy Haughey
February 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Saying a prayer for you and your family.
Edwina Allen Kreps
February 10, 2023
My love and prayers for you, Jean and for your children and grandchildren.
Lee A Vaughn
February 10, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Baronas
February 10, 2023
Always remember and cherish the good times. The fun and the laughter. He lives on in our hearts and shared memories. He made a difference in our lives and will not be forgotten.
John Spineti
February 10, 2023
Jean,
There are so many wonderful memories of Pete at the Amherst Farmers´ Market. He held down the Boltwood end of the market controlling the flow of vendors into and out of the Spring St lot. He gained the respect of all the vendors and contributed to the safe operation of the market over the decades. I´ll miss my dear friend very much.
Sending my love,
John Spineti
Richard and Linda Jenks
February 10, 2023
Our sadness learning of Peter passing gives us heavy hearts. From working with him to social times we have memories. Jean and family, we share your sorrow.
Lawrence P Bowser
February 9, 2023
Pete & I shared some great times both on & off duty, RIP my friend
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