Yvonne M. Dowgiewicz

1940 - 2020

Yvonne M. "Toni" (DeSmet) Dowgiewicz, 80, of Vernon, beloved wife of John W. "Jack" Dowgiewicz passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born January 27, 1940 in Conrad, MT, the daughter of the late Leon and Martha (Spanhover) DeSmet. She was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Joseph's Church. She was a librarian for St. Joseph's School and a receptionist for Dental Associates of Rockville. She loved gift giving, shopping and vacationing with family in Martha's Vineyard. She lived for her children and grandchildren. Besides her loving husband, Jack, she is survived by her four sons and their spouses, John and Tracy Dowgiewicz of Hamden, Brian and Susannah Dowgiewicz of South Glastonbury, Kevin and Tami Dowgiewicz of Long Beach, CA, Jason and Kristin Dowgiewicz of Tolland, son-in-law Cory Kupferschmid of Ellington; her brother, Gabe DeSmet of Powers, MT; her sister, Betty Meuli of Conrad, MT; her 13 grandchildren, Olivia, Emily and Amanda Dowgiewicz, Margo, Rex and Ross Dowgiewicz, Ryan and Brett Dowgiewicz, Isabella and Jackson Kupferschmid, and Josh, Emma and Charlotte Dowgiewicz; her special niece, Diana Weisgram and her husband Jr. of Valier, MT, and many beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter, Laura Dowgiewicz-Kupferschmid, her sister Roberta "Ber" Wildham of Valier, MT and brother Albert "Butch" DeSmet of Boring, Oregon. A very special, heartfelt thank you to the caregivers from Helping Hands who loved and cared for our mother. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville, CT 06066. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Joseph's Church, 33 West St., Rockville. Burial will follow at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Vernon. Donations in Toni's honor may be made to St Joseph Church. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com