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Donald D. "Doods" Rowley Jr.

7/31/1933 - 12/22/2024

Donald D. "Doods" Rowley Jr. obituary, 7/31/1933-12/22/2024, Groton, CT

BORN

7/31/1933

DIED

12/22/2024

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Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

310 Thames St.

Groton, Connecticut

Donald Rowley Obituary

Groton - Donald D. Rowley Jr., 91, of Groton, died Monday morning Dec. 22, 2024. Byles Memorial Home assisted the family with the services, which were private. He is survived by a son, Donald Rowley III.

"Doods" had four grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Donald was buried at the Starr Burying Ground Cemetery in Groton next to his wife Theresa.

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Published by The Day on Jan. 6, 2025.

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Dave Fairman

April 27, 2025

Rest in Peace

Bonnie Mcnichol

January 9, 2025

So sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. I use to run into him at Panera in Groton. He was always a nice man.

Donna

January 8, 2025

Don, we at Panera Bread will miss your morning rituals here. I loved sitting for a minute to chat with Don Allen and Spencer over a coffee. My deepest condolences to Don's family.Loved joking and laughing with him .

Sandra Puckett

January 8, 2025

Don-I was sorry to hear of your father´s passing. Please know you´re in my thoughts and prayers.

Mickey Maynard

January 8, 2025

Don,

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May e rest in peace.

Greg Aquino

January 7, 2025

Don ,Your father was indeed a person to remember. Growing up together I have fond memories of both your parents. My deepest sympathy for you and your family!

Kathy Donohue

January 7, 2025

I delivered your parents mail at Fairview and Elm street. Always a pleasure to talk to both of them. Don would always come down to the boxes to chat or I would walk up to see them both. RIP

Michael taylor

January 6, 2025

so sorry to hear of Donald passing my condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Janet West

January 6, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My Dad worked with your Dad for years at Pfizer.

Robert Tuthill Jr.

January 6, 2025

Dear Don, Remembering your Dad as a great person. Trips to Little league games with your family. Your Dad's love of his classic pick up trucks and love of his Pontiac. May great strong memories help you through this time.

Robert Tuthill Jr.
Anaconda Mt.

Dave Fairman

January 6, 2025

Rest in Peacef

Alane Cook

January 6, 2025

Donnie, Bobby and I are so sorry for your loss of Doodsie. You and the family are in our hearts and prayers. He was such a sweetheart and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sending our love to you.
Love, Bobby & Alane and Family

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