CAMBRIDGE – Elliott W. Dow, 65, died March 26, 2007, after a long illness at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Plymouth, the son of Carl I. and Clarice (Gray) Dow. Elliott was a U.S. Army veteran serving on active duty and then discharged to the Army National Guard. He married Dorothy Gamblin, in Dexter, Dec. 23, 1966. Elliott worked at Hardwood Products, Guilford, for 37 years, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed working in his woodworking shop; he especially enjoyed spending time with his son-in-law, Orman, reading western novels and listening to his favorite country singer, Marty Robbins. He loved to hunt, fish, garden and just be in the outdoors. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Dorothy “Dot” Dow of Cambridge; two daughters, Jolene and her husband, Orman Gray, of Sangerville and Deidra Dow of Cambridge; two grandchildren, Ashley Gray and Zoey Marie Dow-Cookson, both of Cambridge; one uncle, Lawrence Dow of Buxton, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, George I Dow and Roy F. Dow. He will be remembered by his mother-in-law, Lillian Frost of Dover-Foxcroft; his brother-in-law and his wife, Claude and Irene Freeman of Kenduskeag; and his K-9 friend, Diesal. Elliott loved and was loved by his family and many friends and will be sadly missed. Graveside services will be conducted later this spring at Sawyer Cemetery, Plymouth. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com
ELLIOTT W. DOW
