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Christopher Rowan Obituary
He is survived by his devoted wife, Petrine (Cummings) Rowan; his loving parents, Stephen and Pegeen (Siemers) Rowan of Whitman; his loyal brother, Brian Rowan of Hanson. Son-in-law of Robert and Connie Cummings and brother-in-law of Sean Cummings, all of Abington. He also leaves behind his loving grandfather, Thomas F. Rowan of Milton and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Born and raised in Whitman, Chris was a 1997 graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School. He continued on to earned an associates degree in Graphic Design from Massasoit Community College and recently completed his bachelors degree in Business/Marketing at UMASS in Boston. He had been employed as a Graphic Designer in the marketing and sales department at Venture Tape in Rockland for the past five years.
Gregarious by nature, Chris developed many deep and caring friendships during his lifetime. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and that beautiful smile when he walked into a room. He was a talented lead guitarist with the Brother Spyke Band for several years and loved music and entertainment. He also liked playing golf and cribbage and being with his family and friends. Not one to sit still, Chris was very proud of his many projects, especially the ones he did around his house. He tryed to live his life to the fullest and will be so deeply missed by all.
The funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1 Maquan St., Rte. 14, in Hanson. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery in Whitman. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan St. at the corner of Rte. 14 & 58 in Hanson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The Melanoma Foundation of New England, 111 Old Road To, 9 Acre Corner, Suite 1005, Concord, MA 01742.
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for Christopher Rowan
Geraldine Murphy
August 22, 2020
I barely knew Chris because I've lived out of state for decades but his mother Peggy is one of my oldest friends. I'm not sure if Peg will remember this incident from Chris's toddler days, but I hope it will prompt a smile on this wrenching anniversary. Chris was just learning to talk when my husband and I visited many years ago. He liked company and wasn't ready to go to bed, and tears weren't helping his case. In desperation he pulled out one of his recent, endearing phrases: "The survey says!" That's what Richard Dawson said on Family Feud, and Chris knew it got a laugh. So as he was being carried upstairs, struggling, he lisped, "Da survey sez, Da survey sez, all the way to his bedroom. He was a sweet, endearing boy and a handsome young man. He left his devastated parents, but he's still a glowing heart at the center of his family. Rest in peace, Chris.
Love,
Gerry
Geraldine Murphy
September 25, 2010
Dearest Peg,
There are no words.
Love, Gerry
greg slatt
September 14, 2010
chris, you were, and always be my boy. Rest, I'll see you soon brother. greg slatt
David Cook
September 2, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jennifer Ellis
September 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rowan family at this terribly sad time. I will always remember Chris as a caring and funny man with a big heart.
Lynne Brooks
September 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. God Bless...
Lynne, Richard, Dina, Thomas and Jenni Brooks from Whitman
steven philbin
August 31, 2010
steve..i'm so lost for words..i type this with a heavy heart,my prayers are with you an peggy,trine r.i.p. kid
Andrea Ahearn
August 31, 2010
I am so sorry for your family's loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Tanya Turner
August 31, 2010
All I ever knew of Chris was his kindness, talent, humor and good-nature. I am so grateful for all the happy memories I have of him, and equally saddened by the pain of his passing as felt by all. I leave my deepest sympathies here for his family and many friends. I hope the pain will fade in time so that we can remember Chris only with the joy that he brought every single one of us.
With great love,
Tanya
Bonnie Chase
August 31, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. So many of us are thinking of and praying for you now. May happy memories of Chris bring you comfort.
David Schneider
August 31, 2010
"Friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget." Dear Trine, Mr. and Mrs. Rowan and Brian. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Chris was an amazing person to know, a dear friend to have, and a shining star who will forever be in my heart.
August 31, 2010
To the Rowan family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you in your time of loss. Christopher is in our prayers.
The Justason family
Tina Ruidiaz
August 31, 2010
Trine and Rowan Family,
My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky enough to have worked with Chris and to have known him is truly a blessing. He would always come to work with a smile. He will be deeply missed.
Jane Phillips (venturetape)
August 30, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Colleen McDermott
August 30, 2010
Peggy, Steve. & Trine,
God must have been looking for a new lead guitarist for the angels band in heaven. Our deepest sympathy to the Rowans.
Steve & Colleen McDermott
scott dittrich
August 30, 2010
steve, i'm deeply sorry for your family's loss. although i didnt know your son, if he was at all like his dad i'm sure he was an amazing person. I cant imagine the hurt from his passing i will surely pray for you.
Michael Carnell
August 30, 2010
To steve peg & the rowan family:
It is with a heavy heart that i say from my wife Donna & i that we are so saddened to hear the news of Chris's passing.Steve would always laugh when talking about something chris was up to.I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at a few Rowan get togethers as well as T functions, having worked with all the Rowans at the T over the years i can only imagine the grief you are all feeling over the loss of someone so young. No parent should ever feel the loss of their children before them in the game of life, i have been through that earlier situation with my family as well. I found out through my son michael who is always in touch with the weirs of whitman who lived on school street, he just notified me this afternoon after returning home from work.Please accept our deepest sympathy's from the whole Carnell family.May Chris finally feel the eternal rest & peace and that the Rowan family as a whole find the time to heal & find solice to embrace his life for the short time he lived and shared with you all.
Karen Dowling
August 30, 2010
Dear Trine, Rowan & Cummings Families~
We are so sorry to learn of Chris's passing. Words just don't seem enough to comfort you in your time of grief. Hold on to all your memories of Chris for he will always be with you in spirit You will feel him in the warmth of the sun ~ the rain falling~
you will hear him in the whistling winds. He will be all around you. He is no longer suffering ~ but playing his music with the angels and looking down on all of you who loved him so deeply.
Sincerest & deepest sympathies~
Karen & Chuck Dowling
Eddie & Patches Billings
August 30, 2010
Peggy, Steve, Brian
It is with heavy heart we write: Words cannot express our love, thoughts and sadness we feel for you at this time. We pray now and will continue to pray for you and your family and include special words for Trine in her loss. We will ALWAYS cherish the memories and are thankful for the times we shared in his young life. We sincerely hope in the near future, that you are all able to find peace with every memory of your beautiful son, brother and husband.
--Our love, Eddie & Patches oxox
Marion Manning
August 30, 2010
Rest in Peace Precious Chris,,,
You are now an Angel watching over ALL
Trine' Big Hugs to you!!!!
Love Marion
xoxoxoxoxo
Jim Roman
August 30, 2010
Petrine,
I just learned of your loss and am truly saddened. You're such a positive person that I would have never known of your suffering.
It sounds like Chris was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
August 30, 2010
To the Rowan Family, Our heart aches for the loss of Chris. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love the Paola's
Anthony Rossi
August 30, 2010
Trine and Rowan family and friends,
In the short time that I knew Chris, he proved to be a caring person, friendly with a big heart. It was a pleasure to have talked with him, played music with him, and to have known him. God Bless all Chris's family and friends.
Angie T
August 30, 2010
To Petrine and the entire Rowan family my prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time. Chris was a fighter. Although not an ideal situation it was a pleasure meeting all of you and caring for Chris.
Frank Dailey
August 30, 2010
Trine,
I am glad that Chris is no longer suffering but we all lost a wonderful person and a good friend. I am thankful to have been friends with both of you and Chris will be sorely missed.
Love,
Frank
Maureen and John Cesarini
August 30, 2010
chris ,our hearts are sad will miss you thanks for the memories, thinking of all your family and friends PEACE
our hearts are sad today and always thinking of you chris PEACE
Maureen Galligan/Cesarini
August 30, 2010
Kristen Corliss
August 30, 2010
Dear Trine:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Chris was a wonderful person/co-worker at VTC. We will me missed by so many people, his "smile and laugher " just brightened the office every morning!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this very difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you shared together bring you comfort in time.
Love,
Kristen Corliss
Jeannine Rutherford
August 30, 2010
Trine and Rowan Family,
My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky enough to have worked with Chris for the past 5 years and to have known him is truly a blessing. He would always come to work with a smile. He will be deeply missed.
matt murzyn
August 30, 2010
Trina, and family, Matt and I wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to you all. Remember to look outside and feel the warmth of his light and feel his tears of relief thru the rain. Our hearts are here with you and your family. You truely are one of the strongest woman I have ever met. God bless you and much love.
Sincerely, Matt and Danielle Murzyn
Carla Steen
August 30, 2010
Petrine, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this terrible loss in your life.
Julie Greenlaw Brunnenmeyer
August 30, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Noreen Clements
August 29, 2010
Petrine so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I knew the right words to say at this most trying time, however I cannot seem to find them. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Noreen Clements
Maria (Rowan) Malenfant
August 29, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Santy
August 29, 2010
May you rest in peace Chris much love and prayers come your way Petrine.
Love, Aunt Robin, Uncle Gary, Megan and Dustin Santy
Heather, Brett Bush and of course little Naysa!
Theresa Craven
August 29, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Chris when he was playing town baseball at the senior league field. My Mom and Dad used to sit with you on the bench at the top of the hill. My boys tell me he grew up to be a fine young man. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
The Craven Family
Betty MacDonald
August 29, 2010
It is with much sympathy that I read about Chris's passing. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.
Betty MacDonald
mark sirignano
August 29, 2010
Chris,
You were one of my oldest and closest friends. I am devastated but thinkng of our many escapades together brings me joy in this terrible, senseless time. Love ya buddy.
Mark
Mike Cote
August 28, 2010
Rowan Family-
I am very sorry for your loss and my prays will always be with you and your family..Chris was a great and funny guy and was that guy who would always take his shirt off his back to help others...He will be miss by us all ..
August 28, 2010
Dear Trine & the Rowan family-
Wishing you Hope in the midst of sorrow
Comfort in the midst of pain.
Our hearts are with you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Andrea & Steve Sweet
angie silva
August 28, 2010
To Trina and the Rowan Family my heart goes out to you all in this very difficult time, you are all in my thought and prayers. Every time i saw Chris he would give me a hug and he always made me laugh. he will be missed so much by so many people. Angie, (whitman)
Sarah Minicucci-King
August 28, 2010
To the Rowan Family,
I am deeply sorry for the passing of chris. I remember Chris always making me laugh when we were in school. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rowan Family. Rest in peace Chris.
Pam, Ed, Emma Lindsey
August 28, 2010
To Trine and Rowan family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Chris will be deeply missed. Trine if there is anything I can do dont hestitate to ask. Love you.
Pamela Lindsey
August 28, 2010
To Trine and Rowan Family,
My heart goes out to you, and Iam thinking of you during this tough time. Anything you need Iam here for you.
August 28, 2010
To Trine and the Rowan family, sorry to hear of Chris's passing my thoughts go out to you all. He will be sadly missed.
Sue Forrester
Venture Tape
Meg and Joe Kenn
August 28, 2010
To the Rowan family ,
sorry to hear of chris passing, he is at peace. I will pray for all of you and the family. God Bless Meg & Joe Kenn , of East Bridgewater .
Jen Medairos
August 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rowan Family. Chris was an amazing person. We all shared endless laughs with him. He will be missed very mich. I pray for your hearts to heal and to enjoy the joyous memories. Jen Medairos
August 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rowan family...Chris was a great guy and will be sadly missed.
-Rachel Medairos Kline
Sandy and Laurie (Penza & Goldman)
August 28, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss.may time ease your pain and memories bring you comfort.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Edward
August 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rowan family. I worked with Chris for 5 years and will miss him very much.
August 28, 2010
Trine,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, the Rowan's and the Cummings family at this difficult time.
I know it is not the same, but please know that we will ALWAYS take care of you. We love you.
Trish, John, John Ryan & Shayne
August 28, 2010
Dear Peg and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son Chris. Although I never knew him it seems like yesterday we talked about him all the time at the DOE. It sounds like he was a great person, as were you and his father. God bless you Peg. Thoughts and prayers. I will be in touch soon.
Love,
Alice Grazioso
Barb Tighe
August 28, 2010
Trine', Steve, Peggy & Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was such a great guy and so much fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time.
Katie pedersen
August 28, 2010
Stephen, Uncle Tommy, Peggy and Brian,
I was deeply saddened when I learned of Chris's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I will always remember Chris's energy and love of life from our big Rowan family parties. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Love Katie Pedersen and the entire Pedersen family
Courtney Morrissey (Coombs)
August 28, 2010
I am so deeply sorry for everyone's loss. Chris was one of the kindest and funniest people I ever had the pleasure of being around. He will be missed by me as well as everyone else lucky enough to have known him.
Sandy Graffum
August 28, 2010
There are no words that can express how sorry we are. May god bless you all at this time. Our sincerest sympathy.
Sandy Graffum (Makein)
August 28, 2010
To the Rowan Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. He was a fun kid in school,always made me laugh. May he rest in peace.
Julie Ryan
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