GREENFIELD CENTER - Dorothy M. Rowland, 94, lifelong resident of Greenfield Center, went to eternal rest on November 29, 2020, at Wesley Healthcare Center. Dorothy was born on August 28, 1926, to the late Richard and Evelyn (Rhodes) Potter in Greenfield Center.

Dorothy graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and SUNY Cobleskill. She was employed by Skidmore College in Food Service and later at Saratoga Springs City School District as the School Lunch Director for 25 years. During this time she was named to the NYS Skilled Worker Emeritus Program by Governor Mario Cuomo.

Dorothy married Henry Rowland on August 29, 1948, and they recently celebrated 72 years of marriage.

She is survived by: her husband Henry; brother George; son Dick and daughter-in-law Joan Rowland; daughter Lynn and son-in-law Tom Cumm; and son Stephan and daughter-in-law Rosamaria Rowland. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Shana Cumm and Tom Rupert; Shaun and JoAnne Cumm; Lauren and Rob Delaney; Dominique and Brandon Semzock; and Stephanie and Nicholas Chandler; and great-grandchildren: Landen, Blake, and Avery Cumm, Waylon and Eleanor Semzock, and Emily Chandler. Additionally, Dorothy is survived by her sisters-in-law Ruth Hayes and Norma Potter; and by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her siblings Frances Potter, Chester Potter, John Potter, Laura Roeckle and Jane Potter.

Dorothy was a communicant of Simpson United Methodist Church, Rock City Falls, President and 75 year member of Greenfield Grange #807, a member of Saratoga County Pomona Grange, NYS Grange, and National Grange. She was past NYS Grange Deputy for Saratoga and Fulton Counties, Co-Director for NYS Grange CWA and Assistant Director of NYS Junior Grange Camp. She was a member and past president of the NYS School Food Service Association and a member of the Saratoga County Agricultural Society as an Ad Hoc for the Culinary Department, Zonta International, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. As a member of the Greenfield Historical Society, Dorothy was instrumental in the restoration of the one-room school house she had attended as a child.

Family, food and community were all extremely important to Dorothy.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Eileen Beckwith and the Home Instead caregivers who helped take care of mom over the past year. We would also like to thank Wesley Healthcare for their care and concern in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, NY 12863.

Funeral services will be private. Dorothy will be laid to rest at Greenfield Cemetery.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Post-Star on Dec. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Rowland

33 Entries

Barbara (Bonesteel) Balascio

March 25, 2021

To Henry & Family - Sorry I just caught up with the news of your loss in the last Empire State Granger. Henry, both you and Dorothy were pillars of all aspects of the Grange. She certainly had a spot in heaven waiting for her and well deserved! May all the great times you shared together help you through the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know she will be dearly missed by you as well as all the wonderful people whose lives she touched.

Meta Riester

January 25, 2021

I am glad that Granger, Virginia Conner told me that my friend Dorothy went to heaven, November 29th. I am sad that I have not been in touch with her family recently to know what has been happening. Sending prayers to Henry (Papa), their three children, my special Grange friends; their spouses; their 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. My love to you all. Meta Riester (Great photo with the obituary, Papa, love your purple shirt, my favorite color!

Laura Face

December 19, 2020

Henry, Steve and Rosie, I just heard the news of Dorothy's passing .Sending sympathy and prayers your way. Your Mom was an exceptional lady. I worked with her at the school and the County Fair. Peace to you all,

Calvin Cline

December 16, 2020

My memories of Greenfield, Grange, school and our childhood community are made complete by Dorothy. She was there for all of us: For me, for us, and for her family. My sympathies are extended to the entire family, especially Dick and Joan, Hank, Lynn and Steve.

Anne McGuirk

December 5, 2020

Dorothy was a roll model for all in the School Food Service industry. Her positive attitude, dedication and hard work were to be admired. May she rest in peace.

Opal Sprague

December 4, 2020

I HAVE WONDERED HOW YOU FOLKS WERE - SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DOROTHY. SHE WAS SUCH A WILLING WORKER IN ALL GRANGE ENDEAVORS. SHE LIVED A REALLY FULFILLING LIFE AFFECTING MANY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

OPAL SPRAGUE, CHAUTAUQUA CO.

Carol S. Bailey

December 4, 2020

My sympathy to Dorothy's family. I knew her and Henry for many years through Grange. She was a hard worker.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim Reilly

December 3, 2020

To the Rowland Family,
You are all in our heartfelt thoughts during this time with the passing of Dorthy. May you find comfort in your memories and the peace of everlasting life.

Allan Mallette

December 3, 2020

Henry and Family: Condolences to you and our family. I will be praying for Dorothy as well you and your family. Allan and Fannie Mallette

Richard and Joyce Church

December 3, 2020

We send our most sincere condolences to Henry and family. Dorothy, with her smile and warm personality, was an always present part of every State Grange Session for decades! She will be missed by many. Henry, we send a warm hug your way.

Dave Leggett Leggett

December 3, 2020

Dick and Joan, My deepest sympathies regarding Dorothy's passing. If you would, please extend my sympathy to Lauren and Rob, and of course Henry.

Anna Ritchey

December 3, 2020

Thinking of you and may you have many special memories to hold dear.
Norman and Anna Ritchey
Grange friends

Patricia VanLare

December 3, 2020

My condolence to Henry and all the family. I have fond memories of working with Dorothy in all the Grange activities especially Family Activities for so many years.

Kathy A DeGrechie

December 2, 2020

Dear Rowland family, I was so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. She was an amazing person. Over the years, I crossed paths with some of you, Lyn from high school, Dick and Joan from BOCES, and Shana from Lake Ave School. Dorothy was my first boss in the school district. May she rest in peace.

D

Stephen Coye

December 2, 2020

Henry & Family,

Our sincerest consonances go out to you and your entire family. Dot was a great lady, putting her full efforts into everything she agreed to do, and always putting her family first.
The world is a better place because of her life.

Stephen Coye, President,
New York State Grange

Kathy Pollett

December 2, 2020

Dear Steve, Rosamaria, and Family,
Sending sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Prayers for your strength and peace in your hearts that your mom is in a better place.

Gail Galloway Chamberlain, NYS Grange JG Director

December 2, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So many fond Grange memories with camp, State Fair, State sessions, drill practices and always the food!... "Well done good and faithful servant" You will be missed - may your spirit live on -

Mary / Debbie McCarthy / Cinquino

December 2, 2020

It was with very deep sadness that we read of Dorothy’s passing. Mom (Mary McCarthy) worked with Dorothy for many years in the Saratoga Springs Junior-Senior High School Cafeteria and found her to be such a lovely fair-minded individual. Mom has always regarded Dorothy as a wonderful friend and a great pie maker! Our memories of Dorothy will be cherished. To Henry, Steve and Rosie - our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
With our very deepest sympathy

Anne Sheehan

December 2, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of my mentors. I was the school lunch director at Glens Falls. I started my tenure there in the mid 80s. Because of here, I also went on to be President of the assoc. Dorothy called on me to come and judge food at the Saratoga county fair.
She always amazed me at all the things she would juggle at the same time.
Dorothy had a long wonderful life with a loving family especially Henry. You will all miss her but you were lucky to have had her for so long. God bless Dorothy and all of you.
Anne Sheehan, Glens Falls

John & Lori Barnes

December 2, 2020

Steve, we are deeply saddened for your loss.

Karen Conners

December 2, 2020

Dorothy and my Mom (Verona Conners) knew each other from the school system. Mom thought a lot her. May she Rest In Peace.

Bob and Philomena Murphy

December 2, 2020

Steve,Rose and and Family, Phil and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. May she Rest In Peace. ❤

Carol Elwell

December 2, 2020

I was saddened to hear of Dot's passing. She was a special person who will be remembered by her Simpson family for her patience as she taught us how to make the best pies and other goodies for our annual Farmers' Market -- not to mention sharing her brown bread recipe! I will miss her quiet presence in the pew behind me. She was a lovely woman who will be fondly remembered by everyone she met.

Janet Jones

December 2, 2020

My condolences to the whole Rowland Family. Dot will be missed by everyone, but the memories will live on forever.

Jean Goodnow Bensen

December 2, 2020

I'm so sorry. I have so many wonderful memories as a child with this lovely lady. Praying for you all.

Joshua Tarbay

December 1, 2020

Always a lovely lady. Greenfield lost an advocate...

Linda Montello

December 1, 2020

So sorry for your loss, she live through you with all your memories, hugs, and prayers ❤

Jim Matthews

December 1, 2020

Henry & Children,
Very sorry to learn of Dorothy’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her for a number of years at the Saratoga Springs City School District. She was the best of the best of School Lunch Directors and a special person, always ready to be of help.

James Gaba

December 1, 2020

Our condolences to the Rowland family. Jim and Debbie Gaba

Patti Southworth

December 1, 2020

Condolences to the Rowland Family. It sounds like she was a very special woman.

Mary Clark

December 1, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing away, we are thinking of Henry and his family. We enjoyed talking to Dorothy, thankful for her many cooking tips! Love l, Mary and Jerry Clark

Lea Andrew

December 1, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Aunt Dorothy had a kind heart. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Love,
Lea, Julia and Maria Andrew

December 1, 2020

To The Rowland Family,

Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Everyone at Burke Funeral Home

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