SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Jean (Marge) Rowland, 60, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away on September 1 after a brief illness.
Survivors include her stepmother, Eleanor Rowland Nobile; step-sister, Sandra G. Butler; nieces and nephews; and her cherished dogs, Stella and Cotton. Marge was predeceased by her parents, Mary Jean Draper Rowland and Edward W. Rowland; her beloved uncle, H. Joseph Rowland; one brother, Edward J. Rowland and step-sister, Fonda K. Howard.
A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, Marge graduated from St. Peter’s Academy in 1972, and later from Maria College in 1974. She attended SUNY at Albany for classes in social work, and later graduated from the Westchester School as a certified medical assistant.
Marge was an original member of the Church of St. Peter’s, “Joyful Word” folk group throughout its early years, singing and playing guitar. When travelling with close friends, which she did as often as she could, Marge was tireless when sightseeing or shopping, and unlike her trusty companions, her feet never hurt, her stomach never became upset, and she never had a headache.
Marge will be remembered for her caring manner towards the sick; her love of the whimsical and unusual; the deep care she had for her family, especially for Uncle Joe, the unconditional loyalty and love of her friendship, and her complete and unbreakable devotion to her pets, from the late Mocha Fred Eloise, to her current companions, Stella Mulroney and Cotton.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 4, at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5 in the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929 or the American Lung Association,155 Washington Ave., Suite210, Albany, NY 12210 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.
