Donald A. DOWD

DOWD, Donald A.
Donald A. Dowd, 87 of Avon and Middletown, died quietly at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown on Saturday (February 2, 2013). He was born on September 30, 1925 and was predeceased by his wife, Ann Skorka Dowd, his stepson, Cullen J. Dowd and a brother Dr. Wilbur Dowd. Don had been a resident of The Village at South Farms assisted living facility, in Middletown for the past 2 1/2 years. He enjoyed the care and support from their friendly staff and his new family at the "Village". Don was a devoted husband, father, uncle and great uncle. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was very patriotic. Don would start each day saluting the flag and reciting the pledge of allegiance and he did this up to his death. He was a very much loved and respected resident of Avon for many years. He was a lover of music and would often entertain his family and friends with song and playing his accordion or piano. Don is survived by his nieces and their families, Kathy and Jeff Guerrette and Susan and Mark Guerrette, all of Bristol; a nephew, John Dowd of Sherwood, AR; and a special friend and neighbor, Linda Keith of Avon.
Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. at St Patrick's Church in Collinsville. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Collinsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Patrick's Church, P.O. Box 287, Collinsville, CT 06022. Please visit Don's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.