Peter John Rowell, born June 3, 1940, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023 at the age of 82. A lifelong resident of Amherst, MA, Peter attended Amherst Regional High School and a graduate of Smith Vocational High School (class of 58). After serving as a member of United States Marine Corps, Peter joined the Amherst Fire Department up until his retirement in 1993. Always itching to stay busy, Peter had many additional odd jobs including work at Douglass Funeral Home and as a private chauffeur. Peter grew up with two siblings: Regina Hurrell, currently residing in Florida, and Robert Rowell, who passed away in 2007. For the past decade, Peter and his wife Jean have split their time between Amherst and Easton, MA, and enjoyed watching their three grandchildren grow up right under their noses. Peter is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Kzcowski Rowell, his son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Susan Rowell, and three grandchildren: Charlotte, Lucy and Hank. They will miss their Papi dearly.

Calling hours will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home on Monday, February 13 from 5pm – 7pm

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 14, 10am at St. Brigid’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Amherst Fire Department staff or St. Bridges Parish. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com