SPENCER, Mass., and DIXMONT – Carl I Dow, 85, died Feb. 16, 2004, at a Worcester Mass., health-care facility following a long illness. He was born April 24, 1918, in Mt. Chase, the son of George A. and Marion (Lynds) Dow. Carl was educated in Newport schools. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was married to Barbara Bates who died Aug. 6, 2003. For more than 30 years, Carl was employed as a custodian at Quaboag Regional High School in Warren, Mass. He was a member of the Spencer Mass., American Legion. He is survived by his son and his wife, Elliott and Dorothy Dow of Cambridge; a stepdaughter, Irene Loguercio of Pleasantville, N.Y.; one brother, Lawrence Dow of Buxton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sons, George and Roy; also seven brothers and three sisters, Angus, Hilton, Douglas, Milford, Lewis, Roger, Roscoe, Lena, Inez and Ella. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at the Brown Funeral Home, 34 High St., Newport, where funeral services will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 11 a.m., with Pastor Lois E. Fields officiating. Spring burial will be in the Sawyer Cemetery, Plymouth. To sign an online guest book please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com
CARL I. DOW
