Phyllis (Rolfe) Rourke
READFIELD – Phyllis (Rolfe) Rourke, 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sept. 28, 2022.
She was born on Dec. 16, 1932, to Ernest (Tink) and Iva (Storer) Rolfe. Born and raised in Maine, Phyllis lived in Readfield and graduated from Kents Hill High School. After graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. and went to work at the Pentagon. She later married and raised four children in Ohio. Once her children were grown, she moved back home to Readfield to be closer to her parents. She later met and married Bill Rourke and things just “clicked”. They lived a blissful life for 37 years.
She was predeceased by her parents; as well as four brothers, Maynard, Ernest Jr., Edward, Roland “Buddy” and sister, Jean (Rolfe) Burhans.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bill; daughters Cindy Kerlee of Readfield, Diane Hilton and her husband Billy of South China, sons Don Kerlee and his wife, Jill of Akron, Ohio and Mark Kerlee of Hartville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Brandon and his wife, Leah, Sarah Dawson and her husband, Derek, Josh Kerlee, Kristen Lawrence and her husband, Chris, and Jen Kerlee; five great-grandchildren, Charlee, Wyatt, Killian, Hank and Reannia; stepdaughter, Marilyn and husband, Steve, of Readfield. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews; as well as lifelong friends David and Emily Cadarett; and “My Normie”.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. Please wear something pink, in memory of Phyllis’ favorite color.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Roberts Funeral Home, Winthrop. Followed by graveside committal at the East Readfield Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phyllis’ memory to the Readfield Historical Society or any other charity of your choice.
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