DELMAR- Edward Lawrence "Larry" Rowland, 71, of Delmar, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born April 18, 1944 in New London, Connecticut, a son of the late Janet (Amadon) Rowland. Larry proudly served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam where he served on the USS Independence. He retired from Comcast in 2008 as a project manager after many years of service. Larry was formerly an active member of the Bridgton VFD in Bridgeton, Maine and the Clinton VFD in Clinton, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, June (Micalchuck); children, Eric Rowland and wife, Lisa (Fried), Christine Rowland Dingus and husband, Adam, and Jordan Rowland; grandchildren, Alexis, Jamie, Samantha and Sydney. He is also survived by his beloved dog, "Shadow". In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Beth Hunt. Services will be private at the request of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Delmar Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Please visit www.shortfh.com to send online condolences to the family.