Gretchen Dow Simpson Obituary
In loving memory of Gretchen Dow Simpson in Providence, Rhode Island, who departed this world on April 11, 2025 at the age of 85. Gretchen Dow leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gretchen Dow Simpson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Appleton Dow, Sr. and Elizabeth Sagendorph Dow. She is survived by: her husband James C. Baird; her daughters, Phoebe Appleton Simpson Bean (John Bean) of Providence and Megan Sagendorph Simpson Wolff of Portland, Maine; her grandchildren, Ruby Dow Wolff, Oscar H. Wolff, Ezra Appleton Bean and Joao R. Bean; and her siblings, Bettyna Dow Donelson, Pamela Dow Brown and Richard Appleton Dow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite arts organization in Gretchen's memory.
