Dina K.(Buckley) Rowe, 58 years old of Melrose died Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at her home after a hard fought battle with diabetes. Dina was born March 26, 1953 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Paul and Jean (Garvey)Buckley. Dina spent many of her younger years living in Hamilton, MA, where she became an avid horseback rider and enjoyed playing Polo. In 1975 she met her soon to be husband and was engaged in just a few months. She married John Rowe in a quaint ceremony at her parents home among family and friends. Dina took very well to the role of wife and soon mother to three children, Adam, Tara and Andrew and her many pets. Her husbands hard work gave her the ability to stay at home for much of the kids younger years. She ran a home daycare for several years after her youngest was born and enjoyed watching the kids grow up, some into lifelong friends. Later in life she began her career as a Limo Driver and was requested by the likes of Ray Bourque and other local superstars. She even drove a couple to their wedding and allowed them to bring their Great Dane along for the ride, for which she was forever remembered. Dina spent over 30 years in Melrose, Massachusetts. She and her late husband John enjoyed 35 years of marriage and spending quality family time and enjoyed many summers in Northwood Lake in New Hampshire. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Jean Buckley; sons Adam M. Rowe of Lynn, Andrew Rowe of Danvers and daughter Tara Rowe of Peabody. Granddaughter Hannah Kollett; brothers John and Dale Buckley; sister Breeda Garmil; and several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. At the request of the family, the services will be private and the family will be holding a Celebration of Life in her honor. Condolences may be sent to 125 Florence Street, Melrose, MA 02176. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Foundation 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. Funeral Service: Private Private