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Frances M. Dowd

Frances Dowd Obituary

54, of Weston died peacefully from cancer on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of James L. Dowd and the loving mother of Patrick D. Dowd, Caroline F. Dowd, Ryan D. Dowd, and Robert D. Dowd all of Weston. She was the daughter of Jean M. (Ahearn) Dart of Chatham and the late Richard M. Dart, M.D. She was the sister of Eileen Bolesky of Southborough; Richard Dart of Dover; Robert Dart M.D. of Canton; Paul Dart of Orleans; Daniel Dart of Princeton, NJ and Joanne Fitzpatrick of Westwood. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial visitations will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (Off Rte 30), WAYLAND. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 9:00 AM at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, 28 Commonwealth Road, Chestnut Hill. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory may be sent to the Dana Farber Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Fund, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Dowd

16 Entries

Shaun Spencer Forsyth

May 31, 2007

To the Dowd and Dart families;
I am so very sorry to learn of Frances' death. She was a wonderful friend during our summers in a house full of girls on Cape Cod. She was such fun and I will always remember her that way. My condolences to you Jim and your children.

Bill, Becky, Billy and Laura Ferguson

April 1, 2007

Dear Jim, Patrick, Caroline, Ryan and Robert,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It seems like just yesterday we would see Frances running down Highland Street enjoying the morning solitude. In time we hope that your sadness and loss will be replaced by many wonderful warm memories. With deepest sympathy,

Anonymous S

March 31, 2007

Where She Loved

You will hear her
Where she loved
You will see her
At the above
Like her favorite spot to sit and read
She will tell you all you need
And there is her favorite chair
She’ll be sure to meet you there
And when you’re feeling most alone
She will meet you right at home
Be silent and listen
And you will hear
Her telling you not to fear
You will meet again she’ll say
Just maybe not right away
So you should keep on going
Because in your heart you’re knowing
She always with you
You guardian angle
In the sky or the earth
And for what it’s worth
You all are lucky to have
Her as your guardian angle

I did not know your Mother Robert, but i know you. i send my best wishes to your whole family and i hope i will see you again soon.

Nancy Romanow

March 31, 2007

To the Dowd Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Francis's passing. I was a tennis friend at Longfellow in Wayland. She played a serious, no-nonsense game. I will never forget her serve as she had to bounce the ball at least 20 times before she was ready. She will live forever in my mind and we all loved her.
God Bless you all

Barbara (Donovan) Mills

March 30, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember the good times with Frances from West Roxbury.

Janine (LaMontagne) Thomas

March 30, 2007

To the Dowd and Dart families,

I am so sorry to hear about Frances. I offer you my deepest sympathy on your loss. Frances was such a kind and dear friend. Whenever I think of her, my memories are always of her smiling and laughing. She will be greatly missed.

Heidi Richardson

March 30, 2007

To the Dowd and Dart Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you.

vahan martirosian

March 30, 2007

dear jim and children:
please accept our condolences for your tragic loss.we will miss Frances very much.
rose and vahan

Candace Evans

March 30, 2007

To the Dowd family,
Love Lane will not be the same without the presence of Frances on her daily walks...We are so saddened to hear of Frances' passing. May you all garner the strength to endure from each other. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

MIKE THOMAS

March 30, 2007

JIM:

HOPE YOU ARE DOING THE BEST YOU CAN. I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANNY'S DEATH. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND FAMILY. I HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.

Kate Ambash

March 29, 2007

Dear Caroline,
I hope that you, your brothers and your father are doing well. Your family is in our thoughts.

Jonathan Gertler

March 29, 2007

Dear Jim, Patrick, Caroline, Ryan and Robert,

We are all terribly saddened to hear about Frances. Yours is a wonderful family whose strength and values reflect her life fully and beautifully. Our love and thoughts are with you.

Jonathan, Jane Chessin, Charles and William

Mary Carney

March 29, 2007

To all of Frances' family
I met Fran in college at BC and, though I have not seen her recently, I have many happy memories of her smile, her laughter, and her warm and welcoming ways.
My deepest sympathies to you at this sorrowful time.
Mary Kickham Carney

Eileen (O'Donnell) Treseler

March 29, 2007

Dear Dowd, Dart and Fitzpatrick family, May your many memories of Fran help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Karl & Ann Rodenhauser

March 29, 2007

There are no words that can provide adequate comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yasmine Decosterd

March 29, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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