Dolores T. Dowd-Dean obituary, 1930-2022, Holyoke, MA

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Dolores T. Dowd-Dean

1930 - 2022

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Sophie McGarrah

August 13, 2025

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Taryn Chiarella

December 4, 2022

As her family, you are all the greatest testament to what an extraordinary woman your Mom/Grandmother was. Always a favorite in the Sunapee/LSYC community, deservedly so. The service & your tribute to her was beautiful & inspirational, just like she was. With Love, Taryn

Pat Hennessy Chadwick

December 2, 2022

Kate, I so remember your mom as she handled the tragic passing of your dad. She was strong and took good care of all of you. We were roommates at that time at Holy Cross. Many many years ago.
God Bless. Fondly, Pat

Ali M Mahra

November 23, 2022

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Bridget Driscoll and Family

November 22, 2022

To the Dowd-Dean families,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Dolores and my mom shared the 7 child syndrome and were dear friends. My family and I have great memories of her all of you. May she rest in peace.

Christopher Clark

November 19, 2022

My sister treated me as one of her own and she will always be Mary Poppins to me I will miss you dearly Dolores, love Chrisy

Bob and Tina Beaulac

November 19, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Danny, Kevin, Tim, & Sarah

November 19, 2022

The Notre Dame friends of Jack Dowd send their condolences to the entire Dowd family. A long and fruitful life with a large, loving family is truly a blessing. Sending our deepest sympathies and prayers.

Laurie Messier Ferreira

November 19, 2022

To all of the Dowd family- I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Growing up on Madison Ave, I spent a lot of time at your house with Debbie. Even with 7 kids in your own family, your mom was always so welcoming to the neighborhood friends. I can still see her sweet smile as she walked every day down the street, greeting neighbors as she exercised. She was a very special lady. My sympathies to all of you at this difficult time.
Laurie Messier Ferreira

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Roberta Kelley

November 18, 2022

We grew up on Vadnais St.in Holyoke across the street from the Dowds. Our parents were good friends. I have fond memories of Delores. Thinking of all of you with condolences, sympathy and prayers. Roberta Kelley

David Coughlin

November 18, 2022

Dear Kate, Ann, John, Beth, Clare, Debby and Greg
Lynn and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you on the recent passing of your Mother. I have many fond memories of my Summer days spent on Lake Sunapee which included fun times with Clare and Debby. I will always remember the kind and loving person that your mother was to all of her children“s friends and the warm smile that she always portrayed on her face when we would see her at your home or around the club and on the Tennis courts. My parents were very fond of your mother and enjoyed her company. May you find comfort knowing that your mother was loved by so many people. With our deepest sympathy, Lynn and David Coughlin

Maureen Strachan

November 17, 2022

I can still see Dolores in a long white dress dancing up a storm at the Lake Sunapee Yacht Club and bouncing along Garnet Hill Rd. What a very special woman!!!

John Kennedy

November 17, 2022

Carla and I send our condolences to John and the entire Dowd family.
So many found memories of your Mom and your family.
May she rest in peace.

Anne Schulte

November 17, 2022

Dear Dowd Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My family left Holyoke many, many years ago but a bit of all of us remains there. My Mom and Mrs. Dowd were friends and I have sweet memories of the "May Crowning" she did for years in your backyard. I got to wear my First Communion dress a second time on that occasion!
Anne O'Neill Schulte, Centerville, MA (formerly of Northampton Street)

Lennie Messier Finn

November 17, 2022

To the Dowd Family-and Dean Family- I send my sympathy and hugs. My childhood memories are filled with happy thoughts of your mom.

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Deb Coughlin

November 17, 2022

I have such fond memories of my childhood summers spent on Lake Sunapee, and I spent a lot of time at the Dowd home with Beth.
Delores was such a kind, giving, pure-hearted soul; always there for her children and their friends.
To Kate, Ann, John, Beth, Deb and Greg, I send my heartfelt condolences. May she rest in peace.

Regina Murray Downey

November 16, 2022

To all the Dowds- What a beautiful tribute to your wonderful Mom. She certainly lived a most fulfilling life, as this eulogy so beautifully captured. My sincere condolences to all her children.

Betsy Keady

November 16, 2022

I have deeply fond memories of Dosey, and what a great Mom she was to her children, and step children. May she rest in peace after a long life, well lived.

Tim Paholak

November 16, 2022

I have the pleasure of knowing two of Dolores“ grandchildren, Liam and Sophie. These two are significant testimonies to a life of wonderful fruits. Many Blessings for her Journey!

Benjamin Marcus

November 16, 2022

Dolores was a great lady..
We loved her
Ann and Ben Marcus

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Mark & Teena Collins

November 16, 2022

Dear John and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your mother.I hope all of the great memories all of you shared together can help you celebrate a life well lived! We are thinking of you!

Bob and Jinny McElroy

November 15, 2022

Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. I wish you and your family all the best during this sad and difficult time. Bob and Jinny McElroy

Catie

November 15, 2022

To all the Dowds,
Dosie radiated love and humility. May her legacy live on forever through you and all Dowd generations in the future.
We are wishing you Blessings and Comfort in this time of Sorrow and Grief.
With Love,
The Dodge Family
- Catie, Mike, Simonne, Michael, Philip and Jake

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Joe Chaves and family

November 15, 2022

Dear Dowd family,
We are very sad to hear about the passing of your mother. May her memory live on and be a blessing. May you be comforted by the Love that surrounds you.
Fondly, Joe Chaves and Ideal family

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November 15, 2022

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Cross Parish Church

Holy Cross Avenue, Holyoke, MA

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