Arthur Norman "Art" Dow

1931 - 2016

Arthur (Art) Norman Dow, 84, passed away on March 18, 2016, in Newport, Vermont. He was born on September 25, 1931 in Orleans, Vermont to Maurice Dow and Dale Ramsdell Dow who preceded him in death. Art married Glenn (Stone) on October 30, 1954. They were happily married for 61 years.
Art grew up in Orleans, Vermont. He graduated from Orleans High School in Orleans, Vermont. After high school he joined the Airforce in 1950 and served for 4 years during the Korean War.
Art worked at Tivoly (formerly Butterfields) for 31 years as a Logistics Manager.  Art enjoyed fishing, hunting, taking meticulous care of his yard and vacationing with friends and family in Saint Martin. He also loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren He was also a member the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and served as an Exalted Ruler for the Newport lodge.
Art was preceded in death by his son Gary Allyn Dow, sister Shirley Gilfillan and brother Pete Dow. Art is survived by his spouse Glenn of Newport, Vermont; his son Bradley Dow of Texas and his son Steven Dow and his wife Lidia of Texas; his sister Joyce Walchle and her husband Randy of Indiana; his grandchildren Steven Dow and his wife Kayla, Christopher Lalich and his wife Amanda and Victoria Hight and her husband Josh; and great grandchildren Bradley Dow, Adelyn Dow and Harper Hight. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on June 25, 2016 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans, Vermont. Details to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the charity of their choice. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.