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ROGER DOWD Obituary

DOWD, Roger David Of Westwood, formerly of Dedham, passed away on October 16, 2023. Beloved husband of Carolyn M. (Barry) Dowd. Devoted father of Patricia Ann Dowd and her husband Paul Connearney of Franklin, Roger David Dowd and his wife Regan Dowd of Natick, and Jill Nelson Dowd and her husband David Nelson of Melrose. Loving grandfather of Suzanne Carolyn, Max Edward, Alec Roger, and the late John Buckley Dowd. Great-grandfather of Morgan Angelie. Roger was a graduate of Northeastern University with a B.S., in Engineering as well as an MBA. Roger served his country in the U.S. Army. He was the founding father and President of Dynatron Corp. Visiting Hours will be held at the George. F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Roger's memory to the Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham Branch, 55 Anna's Pl., Dedham, MA 02026. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2023.

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Peter and Charlene Levangie

November 9, 2023

Sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Mr. & Mrs Joseph D Fritz

October 21, 2023

Our sympathies and prayers are for Mrs Dowd and the family. With love Joe and Elaine Fritz

Dick George 101st Airborne Division.

October 20, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

October 20, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace v

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25

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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26

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Oct

26

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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