Obituaries

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Rowles family. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Posted by Natick Visiting Nurses Association on October 22, 2015

Tonight was truly a special tribute to your Husband, Dad and Grandfather...never mind for ALL of Paul Rowles' peeps...Fellow-Teachers, Fellow- Coaches, Admin-Must Haves, Friends, Students, Players, Cheerleaders, Friends of his kids and his neighbors...Will be forever missed and ALWAYS loved!! PDR

Posted by The Ferdenzi Family on October 15, 2015

Dear Mrs. Rowles and family: I am truly saddened to hear about the passingof "Coach." He touched and influenced so many people over his life, one being me. He instilled a confidence in others when they did not know it existed. I will be forever thankful that I was fortunate enough to learn from him in the classroom and to take his guidance on the playing field. We all will miss the "Big Guy," teacher, Coach and Confident. My love to you all during these very difficult times. Please know that you are all in our thought and prayers.

Posted by Timothy J. Shea on October 14, 2015

Dear Mrs. Rowles & family- Please accept my deepest condolences. I was lucky to have Coach Rowles as a teacher for a couple of classes, and enjoyed getting to know him. May all of your memories of him give you some comfort at this difficult time.

Posted by Dan Short on October 13, 2015

To all of Paul's family we offer our prayers and condolences. We remember Paul as a great neighbor and friend during our eighteen years at 115 Meadow Brook Lane. Tom and Pat, Tommy, Timmy and Maureen.

Posted by MacGeorge Family on October 13, 2015

To the family of Coach Rowles, thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Coach was a great teacher and man, you are in our collective hearts and thoughts. The Gelinas Family

Posted by Dana Gelinas on October 13, 2015

I had the privilage of playing with Paul on the B.U. football team 1956-60. He was one of 6 proud Rhode Islanders on the football team. We named him big "fella" for obvious reasons as he towered well above us. A truly great friend and teammate we will always remember his easy going demeanor, never getting ruffled. It took a lot to get him angry. My prayers are with him and Deidre and his wonderful family.

Posted by Emo DiNitto on October 12, 2015

Paul was a wonderful friend to our family. Deepest sympathy to each of you. Lots of shared memories. Love and prayers Paulaph9c7L

Posted by Paula Trask on October 12, 2015

To the family of Coach Rowles. My heart goes out to you. He was a great teacher and Coach and more importantly a good man. You are in my thoughts.

Posted by Jim Gerber on October 11, 2015

So sorry to hear of the Coach's passing. I remember my years @ HHS, and all the years he coached there..My condolences to the entire Rowles Family.

Posted by Paula Blackmer Foglietta on October 11, 2015

I'm very sorry to hear of Coach Rowles' passing. As my foot ball and track coach while I was in high school, he has been associated with some of my fondest memories. He was very encouraging and supportive of me. My condolences to his family. Sincerely, David L Nash, PhD, Class of 1978

Posted by David L. Nash on October 11, 2015

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Mr. Rowles was an icon at HHS. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on forever in the town he loved. Sending you all love and light as you move through this very difficult time. Respectfully yours, Deborah Sweet (Former Holliston student and teacher)

Posted by Deborah (Rothstein) Sweet on October 11, 2015

I too am saddened to hear about Paul's passing. New to working in a high school, Paul welcomed me and soon became a mentor and friend. He gave so much of his life to HHS. The entire school community has lost a great man. Deidre, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joel

Posted by Joel Bernstein on October 10, 2015

Paul was a GREAT man. He strengthened everyone in who he came in contact. I LOVED him, and I always will. MY sympathies to all his family.

Posted by Darren Bradshaw on October 10, 2015

"That best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love. William Wordsworth Paul touched the lives of many people, both young and old. As his friend, I am deeply saddened at his passing. Yet, I'll always remember the guidance and help he gave me as a coach, a colleague and a friend. Deidre and family, please know that you are in our family's thoughts and prayers. "Big Fella" was one of a kind. Mary, Amy and Brian

Posted by Brian Hastings on October 10, 2015

Dear Gale and family, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Paul fought the good fight for a long time. Now he is no longer in any pain but at peace.. Peace to you all.

Posted by Margie on October 10, 2015

We were saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Jack and Mia

Posted by Mia and Jack Husler on October 10, 2015

Saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Jack and Mia

Posted by Mia Jack Husler on October 10, 2015

Dear Deidre and family, I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of my dear friend Paul's passing. Paul was a true and wonderful friend and we shared oh so many wonderful and, shall I say, "interesting" times together. We were always joking with each other, harassing each other and basically picking on each other like "little" and "big" brothers do. We had oh so many wonderful times laughing with and at each other. I will never ever forget the booming sound of Paul's deep "belly laugh" as he scored another point against me, in our on going battles to slap each other down. As I am sure you are experiencing, I too am feeling a sudden and enormous void in my life. When I lost my Ingrid many years ago a friend who had suffered a deviating loss, told me something that had helped him deal with his grief, it did help me, may it do the same for you and your family: "When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure." Deidre may you, your family and "Big Fella" find peace. With greatest respect and love, Peter

Posted by Peter M. Amati, Jr. on October 10, 2015