Patricia Marie Rowe

Patricia Marie Rowe, 59, of Abilene, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 at home after a 10 year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 19, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas. She will be cremated. The daughter of Silvio and Ruth Rossi of Braintree, MA, she was born March 26, 1951 in Quincy, MA. Patricia married David A. Rowe on August 31, 1968 in Weymouth, MA. Formerly a florist, she had been resident of Abilene for 4 years. She was preceded in death by both of her parents. Survivors include her husband David A. Rowe, of Abilene, sons Matthew D. Rowe, wife Anna and grandchild Madeline of Melbourne, FL and Daniel A. Rowe of Fort Collins, CO. She is also survived by a brother, William Rossi of Abilene, TX and sister, Jayne Elliott, husband Peter and family. Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79601; or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.