Ann DiStefano Rollins (Petti) -June 25, 1939 - October 29, 2026

Ann D. Rollins passed away peacefully on October 29th at 4:30 pm with her family by her side. She was 87 years old.

Born on June 25, 1939 at home in North Attleboro, MA. to Nicholas and Mary Petti. Ann attended North Attleboro High School, graduating in 1958. That same year (1958), Ann married David W. Rollins. Ann & Dave made their first home in North Easton, MA, they later returned to their home town of North Attleboro and eventually retired to their summer residence Duxbury, MA.Together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage, raising 4 children and building a home filled with love, honesty and the normal chaos that 4 children can create.

Ann was a caring and devoted wife, mother and sister. She was preceded in death by her Husband David earlier this year, her Sister Joan and many cousins and nephews. She is survived by her 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grand children: David Jr., his wife Sue their 2 children Sarah and Christopher; Timothy and his wife Karen (who passed away earlier this year); Therese her Husband Bill and their 2 children Will & Shannon: 2 Great Grand Children: Crew and Summer. As well as her youngest child Daniel and his children Elli and Magie.

Beyond her family, Ann had a deep passion for her faith in God and was also a consummate writer. She was blessed to have many close friends who loved her very much throughout her entire life. Her Clam Chowder recipe which is a closely guarded family secret was known to all as second to none. She was a kind, caring soul who touched the lives of everyone she met.

Funeral arrangements will be under the care of the Bartlett Funeral Home, 338 Court Street, Plymouth, MA.  A celebration of Ann's life will be held on November 20th starting at 10:00 am with a Catholic mass at Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street, Duxbury MA 02332. Following the service Ann will be laid to rest at Mayflower Cemetery, 744 Tremont St., Duxbury, MA.

Following the burial services family and friends are invited to gather and share memories, tell stories, and honor her beautiful legacy at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury, MA 02332.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ann's memory to Duxbury Senior Center and/or Plymouth Cranberry Hospice.