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Martha Dowd Obituary

Martha W. Dowd VIRGINIA BEACH - Martha Washington Dowd, 92, passed into eternal life with our Lord Oct. 20, 2010. She was born in Cobleskill, N.Y., in 1919. She was predeceased by her late husband, William Dowd and daughter, Mary T. Wadsworth. She is survived by her daughter, Ann and husband Larry Romaine Jr., grandmother to Larry Romaine III and wife Joanne, Alicia, Kelly and Todd Wadsworth, Shannon Yeager and husband Chris, five great-grandchildren. She was a kind and generous woman loved by everyone who met her. She will be deeply missed by all her family; God bless and keep her until we meet again. A Catholic funeral Mass will be held at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, 712 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, in November. Interment will be in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery in Menands, N.Y., in the spring.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 24, 2010.

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Todd wadsworth

February 10, 2024

Thinking of you today . Miss you more every day! Love you forever!
Todd & Jason

Todd Wadsworth

October 18, 2023

Another year seems like yesterday! Anyone who knew you will say what a wonderful, kind, & loving person you were. If I wish for anything it is to meet again! I was so lucky to have you as my grandmother! You were exactly what anyone could have Pictured the perfect, kind & loving person anyone could ask for! I love you! Todd

Todd Wadsworth

October 18, 2022

It seems like yesterday and I miss you the same every day! I would give anything to hug you right now. I love you and adore you every so very much. Love you Gram! Todd

God Bless and Keep You

Todd Wadsworth

October 29, 2010

Martha, Gram, Bertha....
I had the honor of being your Gandson for 43 short Years. You are my best friend, my rock and my hero. You are truly the kindest person I know.I know that you are with God.We had a connection so deep . All my life I knew and know You Loved me more than anything and everyone who knew you knew how strong your love for me and mine for you. I know I'm the luckiest person on the earth to have you as my grandmother, friend , and portector
May the angles watch over you St.Peter welcome you with open arms and God hold you close until I meet you again
Farwell ,I love you more than you will ever know I miss you so much Todd (Fred)

October 25, 2010

What a wonderful woman Martha was. She was my Brownie leader and maybe my Girl scout as well - too long ago to be sure because that little Brownie is now a Grandmother. The entire Dowd family will always be a part of my childhood, a part of me.
I was shocked and saddened to learn about Mary. I am very sorry for your losses.
Linda Bouyea

Letty Hockler

October 25, 2010

Anne, Larry, Kelly, Alisia, and Todd I am so sorry to learn of Martha's passing. She was a wonderful person and a joy to be with. I was also very sad to learn of Mary's passing also. She was a good friend and I was truly blessed to have had her in my life. May God bless you all, and comfort you during this sad time.

donna berhaupt-keppler

October 24, 2010

Anne, and family sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Mom and life on Grand St in Albany and her playing the piano there and all the times at your house with your sister Mary and your Dad.

Mike Ganeles

October 24, 2010

Martha will be missed by all who knew her. Diane and I will never forget Martha or her smile and friendship. This world has lost a true sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loving family.

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