David P. Rowe

ALBION – David P. Rowe, 85, of Albion, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026, at the

Woodlands Senior Living Center, Memory Care Unit, Farmington.

David was born in Waterville, on June 19, 1940, to Othello Goodwin Rowe and Hazel

Mae (Graves) Rowe. He attended Besse High School in Albion, and graduated in 1960.

He participated in Drama Club, Prize Speaking, One Act Play, and was Class Librarian.

David served in the U.S. Army, starting in 1964, transitioned to the Army Reserves, and eventually was honorably discharged in 1970.

David was most proud of his work as a Boiler Operator at Ethan Allen, where he was employed from 1966 until 1990, when the factory closed. He then worked various jobs that included Avian Farms and Walmart, from which he retired.

As a child, David loved spend time in his father’s barber shop in Albion, and play pool there as well. While in the military, he would spend time driving around in his 1957 Chevy and boasted

about letting superior officers borrow his car for dates (he loved his cars). As he aged, David loved to watch old episodes of Gunsmoke with his wife, Glenis.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thuley and Hazel, and his sister, Maxine.

He is survived by his wife, Glenis (Dow) Rowe, step-sons Leslie Page Jr (Shana), James Page (Felishia), Harry Dow; grandchildren Joseph Page, Helena Page, Dravin Page, Brody Page, and Cassidy Page; sisters-in-law Kathy Wilson, Susan Dow, and Jocelyn Chiott; brothers-in-law Durwood “Alvah” Dow Jr and Christopher “Francis” Dow. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. 

There will be a military service at the Maine Veterans Cemetery at 143 Blue Star Memorial Highway in Augusta, Maine on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 12 p.m. There will also be a celebration of life at the Besse Building in Albion, on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. At this time, David’s family would like to thank the staff at Woodlands and Andwell

Hospice Care for their exemplary care.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, and condolences may be shared at dsfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society,

Waterville Area,

100 WebbRoad,

Waterville, Maine, 04901

Phone Number for verification:

(207) 286-5712.