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Stephen Rowell Obituary
Stephen L. Rowell of Quincy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 86. Born, raised, and educated in Quincy, Stephen was a United States Navy Veteran. He worked at Pneumatic Scale as a Machine Operator for many years. Stephen was a member of the Hanson Rod & Gun Club; he was also a Qualified Bowhunter.
Stephen was the beloved husband of the late Roberta C. (Lindblom) Rowell of Quincy; loving father of Stephen L. Rowell of Taunton, Wendy Corkery and her husband Thomas of Whitman, Rhonda Wray and her husband Jeremy of Brockton, and the late Debra Rowell; doting grandfather of Derek, Kylie, Ashley, Chrystal, Jeremy Jr., and Emma; great grandfather of Liam and Archer; dear brother of Donald Rowell of Middleboro, the late Richard Rowell, and the late Lois Eladnani; Stephen is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday, August 28th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home, 74 Elm Street, Quincy Center. On Tuesday, there will be a service in the Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stephen's name to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice at nvna.org or mail to 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.
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