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John Rowe Obituary
John was born Feb 25, 1952 in Milo, Me. Born the son of John A Rowe and Phyllis Morrill Rowe. John was the second of six siblings Tanya Ziegler, Laurie Parks, Mark Rowe, Marie Pineo and Martin Rowe.
John lived in Hudson,Maine and is survived by his wife Marion Rowe. The couple shared 4 children: John's Daughter Nicole Rowe and his special granddaughter Isis. John's step children: Sheree Russell, Paul Russell, and Henry Russell
John graduated in 1970 from Houlton High school. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Navy. After his service, John moved from Houlton to Bangor and started his career as an auto mechanic. John spent most of his career working for Spaulding Radiator.
John had several hobbies that he loved, including : hunting, fishing, R.C. Model planes, stained glass, gardening and cooking. He was especially proud of his bean hole beans, which he often brought to family reunions by wide request. He loved his cats and a very special dog Koloff.
John will be missed by his family and friends, especially his close friends and neighbors Steve and Sandy Jarzabek.
Per John's request there will be no memorial service. Just tell your loved ones often how much you love them and remember John when you tell them.
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Marty Rowe
October 17, 2024
Laurie Parks
October 3, 2024
Mary Woodman. Thank you for posting those pictures of our brother. That little grin of his always meant he was up to no good or getting ready to prank someone! Growing up with him was not always "fun" (he had a way of getting the pot stirred up just right!) but I would not change one thing about my childhood. He was a great brother, a kind hearted man and would do anything for anyone. One of my best memories of him is that smirk and watching what came next!!! Thank you again. I will miss him forever.
Jim Berry
October 3, 2024
Sorry for you loss, John was a good man. We were high school class mates.
Mary Woodman
October 2, 2024
Worked with John at Spaulding's. He became a very good friend. We laughed alot.
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marion L Rowe
October 2, 2024
We had so many good times it is hard to tell them all. We had a Granddaughter that lived with us john loved her so much . He even changed her diapers and fed her her bottle . He taught me to stand up for what I believed and not let anyone tell you what to think or do. I will always love you john rowe
marty
October 2, 2024
My big Brother, one of my favorite stories about John: John was a groomsman in my wedding, and being a Rowe, and a guy, we get weird random hairs that grow out of ears and the end of a nose, what-have-you. John shows up at my house a few hours before the service and he had tried to shave the hair off the end of his nose and sliced the layers of skin of his nose to the point it was bleeding and red. My wife to be at the time (that's another whole story) sat him down and applied make up and foundation to his nose. So, my big Brother was wearing make up in my wedding! I will forever miss him, he was a brother, a friend and a fiercely loyal protector! RIP I love You!
Patricia Somers Madore
October 1, 2024
I remember John from our early years of life, as both of our fathers worked for the B&A Railroad and remained friends throughout our lives. Even though it's been years since we've seen each other, I keep your family close to my heart. Patricia Somers Madore
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