Born: 1936, United States (assumed)
Died: 3 September 2015
Country most active: United States
Also known as: Frances E Brown
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Rowan was a tireless community leader who advocated for youth, the arts, and neighbors in need. She was instrumental in the founding of Meridian House, a residential substance abuse treatment program for men and women. The Don Orione Home honored her with “Fran’s Wall of Hope” which contained works of art by local artists.