Peter H. Rowe

Peter H. Rowe 52, of Bellingham, died suddenly at home, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. He was the husband of Annett M. (Casey) Rowe. Born in Framingham, June 30, 1960, a son of the late Donald and Cathy (Martel) Rowe, he was a resident of Bellingham for the past 11 years and was a former resident of Framingham. Peter was raised and educated in Framingham, where he was a graduate of Framingham North High School, Class of 1978, and continued his education at Northeastern University. He was working as a software engineer for SeaChange of Acton. He also served in the United States Navy as an electrical technician aboard a submarine and was honorably discharged in 1980. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, deep sea fishing, watching old television shows and was a member of the American Legion. In addition to his wife of six years, he is survived by two daughters, Ashleigh Brown and her husband, Matthew, of Ashland, Kimberly Rowe and fiance, Mike Brogan, of North Attleboro; four stepdaughters, Dawn Bryson of Milford, Casey Bryson, Jennifer Casey and Evelyn Bryson, all of Newton; a brother, William Rowe of Bellingham; two sisters, Cynthia Salaices of Franklin and Dawn Rowe of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Peter also leaves his beloved dog, Clyde, and was the former husband of Laura Rowe of Ashland. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home (www.oterifuneralhome.com), 33 Cottage St., Franklin. Interment with military honors will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Calling hours are Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Due to floral limitations at the cemetery, donations in his memory may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45290-0301.