Albion: Kathleen (Kathy) Frances Rowlette, 81 of Albion went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023, at Maine General.
She was born on May 5, 1942 in Ballybrack Roscrea, Tipperary Ireland. Kathleen was the daughter of John
O'Hara and Ellen (Mcloughlin) O'Hara. She came from Ireland and settled in Brooklyn, New York
where she held various jobs.
She met the love of her life Frederick Rowlette of Drumkeeran Co., Leitrum Ireland. They were married on January 27, 1962 in Brooklyn New York.
She worked at the Hathaway, Webber Steak House, Curtain Shop and Profeno Chiropractic. She also did in
home care up until retirement.
She owned and operated Shamrock Kennels with her husband Fred for many years, raising Irish
Jack Russell terriers.
Kathy enjoyed the little things in life, watching her hummingbirds and enjoyed her Jack Russell
terriers MB and Taffy. She enjoyed going out to eat with her daughter Gerry. She enjoyed
Gods word and listening to Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell.
She is survived by her loving and caring daughter Geraldine Travers and her husband, Flint of
Litchfield; two grandchildren, Tanya Fournier and her husband Kyle of Greene, and Evan Travers
and his wife Alicia of Bowdoin; three great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Caleb of Greene, and
Damon of Bowdoin; her brothers Mick O'Hara and his wife, Marie of Ireland, and Philip O'Hara
and his wife, Mary of Ireland and sister in law Margaret O'Hara of Ireland and many nieces and
nephews and relatives and friends in Ireland.
Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Fred; her parents John and Ellen O'Hara; her
brothers Charlie O'Hara, Jackie O'Hara and Pat O'Hara; her sister Eileen McMadden and Mary
O'Hara and Anne O'Hara of Ireland; and great granddaughter, Rylee Mae Travers.
A special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Maine General. Also, a special thanks to Linda
Mayo and Carl McCaslin for all the assistance provided to my mom. Thanks to all the other
neighbors and friends for their help; it was very much appreciated!
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 1:00 pm, located at the Puddleduck
Cemetery in Albion, on South Freedom Road.