Obituary of William Humphrey Dowd

The passing of William "Bill" Dowd, husband of Joan Elaine (Stilwell) Dowd, occurred on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Loch Lomond Villa surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Saint John, NB and was a son of the late William and Jean (Humphrey) Dowd. Bill was self-employed as the owner of Bill H. Dowd Roofing Ltd. for many years. In his younger years he enjoyed horse racing. Bill was an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan and also enjoyed a good game of golf. Bill greatest joy was spending time with his loving wife who he truly adored and loved. Survived by his sons: Patrick Dowd and Howard Dowd(Laura); daughter, Lynn Dowd-Beckett(Henry); 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brothers: Bruce Dowd and Terry Dowd(Rosella); sisters, Maureen Keenan(Mike), Nancy Dowd(Rob), Cindy McKenna(Tom); and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his daughter Christine Marie Dowd; sisters: Patricia Patten and Marilyn Boyce; brother-in-law John Boyce and sister-in-law, Dianne Dowd. The family would like to thank the staff from Cedar House at the Loch Lomond Village, and extend a special "Thank You" to the staff of Elm House at the Loch Lomond Villa for their compassionate and loving care. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with visitation on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 10 am – 11:45 am. The funeral service will be held from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Bill may be made to the Alzheimer Society of NB, The Loch Lomond Villa Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.