Katherine Dow's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2020 in Andover, Massachusetts

Katherine Dow

July 12, 1937 - September 2, 2020 (83 years old)

Andover, Massachusetts

Katherine Dow's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2020 in Andover, Massachusetts

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Charles F. Dewhirst Family of Funeral Homes

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Katherine Dow

July 12, 1937 - September 2, 2020 (83 years old)

Andover, Massachusetts

Katherine Dow Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Katherine Dow of Andover, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 83, on September 2, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband James K. Dow Jr. of Andover; and her son David S. Dow of Andover. She is survived by: her son Michael of Easthampton, MA; her brother Thomas Stirling; and her niece Laura Stirling of Honolulu. She is also survived by many other cousins and in-laws.

She passed these interests and sympathies onto her sons, who both adored her, and supported charities such as NAACP, ACLU, Amnesty International, the International Rescue Fund, the American Indian College Fund, and Planned Parenthood. (Donations to any of these charities in her honor would be welcomed.). Diagnosed with Parkinson's in her fifties, Katherine remained active until a back injury limited her using wheelchair.

Suggested donation : ACLU

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Charles F. Dewhirst Family of Funeral Homes



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25 Central St, Andover, MA 01810

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