BAILEYVILLE – Kathryn Mina Dow, 90, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, at Woodlawn Nursing Home, Skowhegan. Kathryn was born March 21, 1922, in Milltown, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Victor and Vera (Kerr) Campbell.
She graduated from Milltown High School, and also from Miss Crabb’s Business School, St. Stephen, New Brunswick. On Oct. 19, 1948, she married Donald S. Dow. After her two sons became older, Kathryn started her career as a bookkeeper/secretary for Dr. Sears in Baileyville. She was an active member of People’s United Methodist Church, Baileyville; Susan’s International Dancing Grandmas; and W.T. Wren United No. 23 American Legion Auxiliary. Kathryn enjoyed reading, socializing, and spending time at her camp on West Grand Lake.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald; two brothers, Burton and Victor Campbell; and niece, Cheryl Ann Henley. Surviving are her two sons, Glenn Dow and his wife, Sharon, of Madison, and Gregg Dow and his wife, Sheila, of Baileyville; four grandchildren, Beckie Dow of Florida, Brandie Howland and her husband, Thomas, of Lincolnville, Tiffany Dow of Danforth, and Travis Dow of Baileyville; two great-grandchildren, Darshan Osnoe and Abby Howland; and two nephews, Phillip Campbell of Indiana and Roland Campbell of Florida. The family of Kathryn wishes to thank the nurses, cna’s and staff at Woodlawn Nursing Home, especially Jeannice Ireland, RN, and Betty Cole, RN, for their loving care and making mom comfortable during her stay.
Visiting hours will be held noon-2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, where a celebration of Kathryn’s life will begin 2 p.m. with Pastor Harbour Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville. Condolences and memories may be shared at
www.maysfuneralhome.com.