Ernest Newton Rowland

Ernest Newton Rowland, 67, of Moodus, passed away Monday (Sept. 19, 2016) at Yale-NH Hospital in New Haven.

Born April 17, 1949 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Davidson) Rowland.

Mr. Rowland had worked as a Computer Operations Specialist for CT Mutual and Mass Mutual Insurance companies. 

He leaves two children, Shaun and his wife, Jen of Nashua, NH and Erin of Berlin; four grandchildren, Danniel, Emma, Will and Kyle; two great grandchildren, Jeremiah and Reilly; five siblings, Duane, Trudy, Sharon, Thelma and Jeri; and numerous extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Mark; and two brothers, Earl and Frederick.

The family will receive guests starting at 10 AM Thursday (Sept. 22nd) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester before a Chapel Service at 10:30 AM.  Burial will follow in the Rowland family plot in the Moodus Cemetery.  Donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 306 Industrial Park Road, Middletown 06457.