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Alice Dowd Obituary

Alice (Gifford) Dowd

Rochester - Passed away at Highland Hospital September 29, 2020, at age 83. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Robert A. Dowd, son Andrew and son-in-law Ronald Fabricante of Hillsboro, Oregon, son Gordon of Spencerport, NY, one grandson Alan Andrews of Piffard, NY, sister Rebecca Bennett of Montrose, PA, brother Jack Gifford of Phelps, NY, as well as a niece, nephews and many cousins. Alice was predeceased by her sister Joanne Allen of Wellsville, NY and her parents John W. Gifford and Blanche (Peck) Gifford. Alice was a secretary at Eastman Kodak Company for many years. No calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by James R. Gray Funeral Home in Gates NY. Donations in Alice's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at

www.alz.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 14 to Oct. 23, 2020.

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