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1933
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2010
Rowena Follett Obituary
Mrs. Follett, formerly of Holtsville, Long Island, New York, had been a resident of Gloucester for the past eleven years. She taught High School English for thirty-six years for the Sayville Public School System on Long Island, later working for the Internal Revenue Service Processing Center in Holtsville for an additional ten years. She was a gentle, quiet font of wisdom, a loving and giving presence for both family and community and a lifelong advocate for quality Academic and Arts Education.
She was preceded in death by her son Stephen and is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Calvin Lee Follett; daughter and son-in-law Sally Ann DiSpirito and David DiSpirito; son and daughter-in-law Richard Follett and Mary Ruth Alred Follett; sister Thelma Riley; and grandchildren Amanda, Deanna and Jesse.
At her own request, there will be a private graveside service for immediate family members only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wooten Woods Retreat Center (www.wootenwoods.com) or the Court House Players Building Fund (www.courthouseplayers.org).
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William Martin II
October 5, 2010
To the Follett Family
I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray that God gives you all the strength to pull your throught this trying time.
May God Bless
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