SANGERVILLE – Pearline Francis Rowe, 65, passed away Jan. 17, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer. Pearline was born Feb. 12, 1944, in Limestone, to Hollis “Jack” and Gladys (Carson) Bolstridge. Pearline loved family gatherings, babysitting, crocheting, knitting, raising sheep, Native American culture and caring for others. She is survived by her adoring husband of 31 years, William “Bill” Rowe; her loving children, Gerald Merrill and his life partner, Dawn Pratt, of Abbot, Gerald’s children, Beth and her fiance, Tim, Erin, and Trey and his fiance, Jillian, Dawn’s children, Michaela and Cameron, Pam Irish and her husband, Tony, of Charleston and their children, Karry, Katie and husband, Sean, Kiley, Jessie and husband, Craig, Mike and Ben, and Brian Merrill and his life partner, Diane Kulas, of Parkman, Brian’s children, Betsy and her fiance, Brandon, and Ryan, Diane’s child, Samantha, Richard Ward and his wife, Jill, of Monson, Jill’s children, Jayson, Adam and his wife, Samantha, Andy and his wife, Amanda, Laura Gourley and her husband, Tommy, of Abbot and their children, Keisha and Brody; special nieces, Ressie McLeish of Newport and Wanda Smith of Pittsfield and their families; many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by an infant son, Scott; father, Hollis; mother, Gladys; brother, Hollis Jr.; and sisters, Nellie, Louise and Joyce. A celebration of Pearline’s life will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Guilford Masonic Hall.
PEARLINE FRANCIS ROWE
