Rosalind E. (Silverman) Rowley
Rosalind “Roz” Rowley (née Silverman) died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 14th in Cambridge, MA at the age of 70.
Rosalind is survived by her husband, Robert Rowley of Watertown; son, Eric Lannquist of Quincy; and step-son Kevin Rowley of Springfield.
Rosalind was born on March 12, 1946 in Malden, MA to Alice and Bernard Silverman. She graduated from Boston College with a master’s degree in Special Education. Rosalind worked for over 40 years as a teacher for Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. She had a special interest in Braille Literacy and in 2010 was honored by the Braille Institute for Excellence in Braille Instruction.
Rosalind had a passion for teaching, shopping (especially jewelry) reading, travel, and going to the movies. She was an active and dedicated member of the MA chapter of the American Council of the Blind and the Perkins Alumni Association, where in 2015 won the distinguished Alumni Award.
A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton, MA, with graveside services to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Warren St. Watertown. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rosalind’s life. Please send donations to American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff of the De Rham hospice house for their loving care and dedication.