Rowena J. Proulx
PROULX, Rowena J., 91, PRESQUE ISLE, August 17, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle.
PRESQUE ISLE – Rowena J. Proulx, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at a Presque Isle health-care facility, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 2, 1919, in Ashland, the daughter of Merle and Medie (Raymond) Page.
Rowena was united in marriage to Perley Duprey for thirty-nine years and of this union were three sons, Roland, Robert and Richard. She worked many years for W.T. Grant Co. from 1954-1976 and then for Zayre’s from 1976-1978. Rowena was a life member of the State Street Baptist Church of Presque Isle and enjoyed the devotion and fellowship of her church family. She was also involved in the Alethenai Missionary Fellowship.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three husbands: Perley Duprey in 1977, Wallace Higgins in 1987, and Patrick Proulx in 2007; three brothers: Arnold, Herman, and Reginald Page; one son, Richard Duprey in 1991; and a special cousin, Milton “Tim” Murray.
Rowena is survived by her two sons: Roland Duprey and his wife, Judy of Caribou, and Robert and his wife, Anita of Presque Isle; daughter-in-law, Julianna Palmer of Presque Isle; eight grandchildren: Michelle Duprey of Holden, Kelly Sells of Ohio, Laurie Espling of New Sweden, Lisa Woods of Houlton, Janel Holmes of Exeter, NH, Matthew Duprey of Casco, ME, Andrew Duprey of Portage Lake, Daniel Duprey of Presque Isle; eleven great-grandchildren: Kristen and Kelsie Espling, Cody and Robert Woods, Hillary and Bryant Holmes, Noah and Evan Duprey, Benjamin and Alexander Duprey, and Abigail Sells. She also leaves behind a cousin, Floyd Carter and his wife, Harriet of Bath; step-daughter, Michelle Proulx Schaller; and a special friend, Yvonne Anderson.
“Gram” as Rowena was affectionally called by her family, will be remembered as a loving and kind woman with a beautiful smile loved by all.
The family of Rowena Proulx wishes to express sincere gratitude to the caring staff of Leisure Village and to Eldercare nurses, Earla and Autumn.
Family and friends were invited to celebrate Rowena’s life 11 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church Presque Isle. Friends called from 10 a.m., until time of service. Interment took place at Fairmount Cemetery following the service. There was a reception held in the funeral home reception hall following the committal. Donations may be made in her memory to State Street Baptist Church Steeple Fund, P.O. Box 826, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com
