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JOSEPH DOWLING Obituary

DOWLING, Joseph F. Of Foxborough, MA, formerly of Lowell, Mass., passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2014. Beloved son of Ann C. (Serfes) Dowling and the late Joseph F. Dowling. Devoted father of Brian J. Dowling and his wife Lauren and Ashley Dowling. Loving grandfather of Theodore Joseph Dowling. Brother of Janet Dowling and Richard Dowling. Also survived by his former spouse, Lise (Richer) Dowling and many relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10:30AM at St. Margaret Parish, 374 Stevens St., Lowell, MA. Visiting hours on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home, 122 Princeton Blvd, LOWELL, MA from 4 to 8pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Joseph "Frank" Dowling Athletic Scholarship Fund, c/o Lowell High School, Attention Linda P., 50 Father Morissette Blvd., Lowell, MA 01852. Burial will be private.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2014.

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Leslie Dowd Burke

September 12, 2020

I went to the 1968 Harvest with Frank
He was a funny guy and I remember we were both nervous
He was a good guy and I was sorry to recently hear of his passing

David Luster

October 31, 2014

Frank is such a very good soul with a kind and caring heart. A man's man, but always a smile and something funny and witty to say, and he would literally give you the shirt off his back.

The likes of Frank just don't come around all that often at all and he will be greatly missed!

Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Bob Toohey

October 23, 2014

Frankie was as good as they come. A loyal pal of almost 50 years who never let me down. I will miss him always.

October 23, 2014

As a friend of Jan, my sincere condolences to Jan and her family at this sad time. Barbara O'Neill, Centerville, Mass.

Michael Spellman

October 23, 2014

I wish I could be there for the services. Frank was my longtime neighbor in Plymouth and a good friend.
He devoted so much time to Plymouth Babe Ruth, even after Brian had graduated from the program. I'm a longtime coach in the program, so I had the pleasure of working with him at league events many times.
I'm stunned and saddened to hear of his passing.
My prayers go out to Brian, Ashley and Lise.

Trina Goldman

October 22, 2014

You will be missed Frank. My deepest condolences to his family.

william & Donna Moreshead

October 22, 2014

What you call a true friend Frank Gone to miss you buddy!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Nowak

October 22, 2014

In our hearts and prayers...

April 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Nowak

October 22, 2014

October 22, 2014

Frank! You will be missed! Our thoughts and prays are with your family.

Dennis & Christine Lynch

BARBARA DROLL

October 22, 2014

TO FAMILY MEMBERS THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. TAKE CARE

Janet Reddy

October 22, 2014

My dear friend Jan has lost her brother who she loved so dearly. I am so sorry that she and her family have lost Frank.

October 21, 2014

Dear Frank,
We at the lodge will miss you; your smile, sense of humor and kindness.

To your family,
May you find strength in your time of sorrow.

Your friends,

BARBARA DROLL

October 21, 2014

DEAR DOWLING FAMILY I SEND MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL. WILL ALWAYS THINK OF FRANK WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.

Kelly Sheehan

October 21, 2014

You will be deeply missed Frank.

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23

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home

122 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01851

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24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Margaret Parish

374 Stevens St, Lowell, MA

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