Ralph H. Dow

LEWISTON, Maine ; Ralph H. Dow, 86, died peacefully at Montello Manor on June 18, 2008, surrounded by loving and caring staff whom he loved.

He was born June 9, 1922, in Bristol, N.H., to Alfred and Edna Dow.

He was a member of the Masons and Shriners, both in New Hampshire and later in Florida. In New Hampshire, where he spent most of his life, he was a member of the New Hampton Volunteer Fire Department and was very involved in civic activities.

Ralph enjoyed people and could always be found where the action was. He loved attending church services, bible studies and a host of other activities.

He owned a dairy farm in New Hampshire which he later converted into a campground before moving to Florida where he resided prior to living in Maine.

He was predeceased by both his loving wives, the former Barbara Spinney, the mother of his children, and his second wife, Joan Karnila. He was also predeceased by one brother, Howard Dow, and one sister, Lillian Plummer.

Ralph is survived by his three children: son Jon Dow of Franklin, N.H., and daughters Kathleen Goodale and husband, A.J. of Las Cruces, N.M., and Mary Lou Dow and partner June Fuller of Auburn, Maine; as well as his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service at Homeland Cemetery in Bristol, N.H., at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives Group, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston ME 04240.