John Dowdall

John Dowdall

John Dowdall Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2006.
DOWDALL, John In hospital in Perth on Saturday, October 21st, 2006 John Dowdall at the age of 58, 4 weeks after celebrating his 35th Anniversary to his beloved wife Marian (O'Connor) Dowdall. Loved father of Jason (Julie), Greg (Jackie) and Joe (Lauren); cherished 'Pappa' of Justin and Jayden. Dear son of Zeta and the late Francis Dowdall; brother of Theresa Myers, Ronnie (Noreen), Joanne Dowdall (Brian) and Margie (Tom) Norris. John will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, all his family and many good friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Monday, October 23rd 2006 from 2 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John's Church, Perth on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment, St. John's Parish Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Jean Letourneau

November 7, 2006

Dear Marian and family,

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. May God watch over you and hold you in his care during this sad time.

Mike & Jean Letourneau (Tilly's sister)

Catharine Emberly

October 30, 2006

Deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Garth and Erin Byrne

October 27, 2006

Dear Joe, Lauren and Family,

Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
Much Love,

Michelle Emon

October 25, 2006

Marian & Family,
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. My heart goes out to you all now and in the days ahead.

Paul Montgomery

October 24, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Bob Bourdon

October 24, 2006

To Joe and family my sympathies

Dave Arsenault

October 24, 2006

Marian and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Richard Lefebvre

October 23, 2006

My condolences.

john leger

October 23, 2006

Joe please accept my condolences for the loss of your father

Lori and David Good

October 23, 2006

Greg and family,

Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Karl Calagoure

October 23, 2006

Sorry for your loss Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

From the guys in the shop

October 23, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Wes Taylor

October 23, 2006

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

mark hall

October 23, 2006

sorry to hear of your loss Joe,deepest regrets,may the good Lord help all of your family & friends through this time.

Paul O'Reilly

October 23, 2006

Joe please accept my condolences on the loss of your father.

Dayton Larocque

October 23, 2006

Joe, and Family
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dawna and I and all who work with you want you to know, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers while you go through this difficlut time.
Sorry for your Loss
Dayton

Denise Lafontaine

October 23, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Denise

Gary and Gail Bron

October 23, 2006

We would like to express our most heartfelt sympathy to all the family. John will continue to be with you in many wonderful memories.

JAY FORAN

October 23, 2006

WARREN RANGER AND JAY FORAN EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES. WE WORKED WITH JOHN AT CANMET BELLS CORNERS FOR MANY YEARS. LOTS OF GOOD TIMES AND MEMORIES.

Vi Smith

October 23, 2006

Marian we are thinking of you and your family at this time, with sincer sympathy. Your card playing pals. Smitty & Vi

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