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ROWLAND, Maureen formerly of Palm Harbor, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020 after a battle with Cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Thomas Burke and her sister-in-law, Joan Burke. She leaves behind her husband, William of more than 50 years; her daughters, Katie Glennon and her husband, Tom; Susan Krukowski and her husband Zig; and her daughter Megan Rowland. She adored her four grandchildren, Ryan, Michael, Zoe, and Grace. She also leaves behind her brother, Thomas Burke; and nieces and nephew, and cousins. Maureen graduated from D'Youville College as a nurse and compassionately cared for her patients mostly in nursing homes, home health, and hospice. She took in strangers and strays and made them her own. She will be greatly missed. Joint services will be held for Bill and Maureen on February 4, in Raleigh, NC.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Transitions LifeCare; 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Memories of My Mother
– from her daughter Katie
In my mother's eyes, I see the reflection of memories of her compassion and care for others –
- the lonely neighbor for whom we made and delivered Christmas gifts as young children or the
invitation to a meal.
- the neighborhood children invited to make Christmas gifts to give to their mothers.
- Or, the lonely nursing home patients whose hands she held or brought us as children to visit to
brighten their days.
In my mother's hands, I remember the caring and gentle touch as she felt feverish foreheads or held her
grandchildren.
- Or held her husband's hand to sooth his confusion.
- the meals made with love
- and many animals she cared for and made members of our family.
In my mother's shoulders, I see the strength as she moved her family to new places and made each new
unfamiliar house a comforting and familiar home.
- And with courage and grace, she received the news of her diagnosis and lived each subsequent day
with firm faith and the assurance of God's love.
In my mother's face, I see strength and gentleness.
- I see a life of unconditional love and sacrifice, of good times and of bad, of lessons learned and wisdom
gained.
And a face on which God has now looked upon and said, "Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Come and rest now in everlasting peace and the love of Jesus."
Rest in peace, Mom. We love you very much and we look forward to being with you again.