GILFORD - Sally Rowe, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones.
Sally overcame a turbulent childhood and with willful determination, hand
crafted her own path to a rich and rewarding life full of irreplaceable
relationships with others. She met her husband Robert Rowe while working at
New England Telephone and Telegraph and they settled in Gilford, New
Hampshire where they raised their three children Ron, Lynne and Tony. She
dedicated her life to her three children and donated a huge portion of her
time, love and creativity to Gilford High School and the community. She had
a special love for the birds and animals and was the kind of woman that
wasn't afraid to grab a cow and walk him home or stop traffic for a family
of ducks. If she isn't a testament for the selfless love and strength we can
all find within ourselves then I don't know what is. Those that were
fortunate enough to soak in her light will forever love and remember her
genuine, unique, caring and spitfire soul.
Sally is survived by her three children Ron, Lynne and Tony Rowe, her two
grandchildren Emily Rowe and Becky Dalton, five great grandchildren and 2
great great grandchildren.
There truly is no combination of words simple or beautiful enough to capture the essence of Sally Rowe. Sally's spirit will live on for those that knew
her best in simple everyday events like observing the freedom of birds in
flight, enjoying the unconditional love of our furry companions, and
enjoying a hot cup of coffee and good company at the Soda Shoppe or Georges.
Rejoice in the name of Sally Rowe, give a dog a bone when you have the
chance, stay true to what you believe and fill your days with acts of
selflessness in her honor.
At her request no service will be held.
Please make memorial donations to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road Kanab, Utah 84741 or online at https://bestfriends.org/donate/make-gift-memory.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.