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Peter Dowling Obituary

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - Peter G. Dowling, 71, of Simpsonville, loving husband of Betty Penrose Dowling for 47 years, went to be with his son on Feb. 27, 2013.

Mr. Dowling was born in Boston. He served in the U.S. Army and was vice president of Manchester (N.H.) Redi Mix Concrete. He was a member of the Fox Run Golf Club, the Concord (N.H.) Country Club, and the Mensa Society. Peter dedicated 20 years to volunteering at Webster House.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his grandson, Peter Dowling.

He was predeceased by his son, Christopher Dowling.

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services: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Simpsonville United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made in memory of Peter Dowling, to the Webster House Scholarship Fund, 135 Webster St., Manchester, NH 03104.

The family will be at the residence.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, 1604 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville, is handling arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Mar. 3, 2013.

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Margaret Fober

March 9, 2013

Dear Mrs. Dowling/Mrs. Betty,
I have not seen Peter in two or three years but I have not forgotten him. He was such a wonderfully unique character. I have prayed for you and him and your extended family, whenever I have prayed for mine. I did not know of his passing, nor of Christopher's, until today or I would certainly have attended his memorial service. I am so sorry for your losses. How greatly Peter loved you!

March 8, 2013

Dear Betty,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget your love and charity. You both were inspirational parents and role models for Christopher. Margaret was a good friend of Christopher's. Saint Catherine School sends you their heartfelt condolences.
Judith Thayer
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Tim & Leigha Freeman

March 7, 2013

Dear Mrs. Betty,

We are very sorry for your loss. Peter was a great person and we enjoyed the moments we had while at Fox Run.

Amy Farmer

March 5, 2013

I am saddened at the loss of Peter. What a wonderful man...a true gentleman. He will be missed.

March 5, 2013

Betty, Peter was a hero and my good friend. He will be missed by many. Kindest Regards, Avery Wood

Linda Bestor

March 4, 2013

Forever loved and never forgotten

Pamela Morin

March 3, 2013

Betty,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wasn't aware Christopher had passed either.
G-D bless you & your grandson. You will be in my prayers.

U.T. Moore

March 3, 2013

I enjoyed my time spent with Peter at Fox Country Club. He was a great guy and will be missed by all that knew him.

Gods Blessing to his wife and grand Son

March 3, 2013

Aunty,
I'm so sorry I can't be with you right now but I want you to know how much Uncle Pete meant to me. He was a great man who did so much good for so many people and I admired him so much. Love to you always, Linda

Don Dromm

March 3, 2013

Betty
Peter was a wonderful man and a good friend and he will be sorely missed by all his friends at Fox Run.

Karen Lagasse

March 3, 2013

Dear Betty, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Charles Lagasse

March 3, 2013

Dear Betty, my deepest sympathy at your loss. I wish I could be there for the service. My prayers are with you.
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Lou Catano

March 2, 2013

Peter touched the lives of so many over the years that he volunteered at The Webster House. Will always have fond memories of all you did and all who benefited from your involvement with the house.

March 2, 2013

Betty,

I am so sorry to hear about Peter's passing. I liked Peter very much. I will always remember how he helped me out with a job when I was a Freshman in college!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Michael Pecora

Woburn, MA

Amy Townsend-Vazifdar

March 1, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. Pete was a wonderful man and did so much for others.

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