Madeline B. Dowe

CHINA – Madeline B. Dowe passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 22, 2023, at the age of 83.

Madeline was the fifth of 14 children. She worked many jobs throughout her life. Finally settling down, mom and dad built, owned and operated Dowe’s Variety Store for 20 years.

She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Robert C. Dowe; and grandsons Justin Hatch and Dennis Dowe; her parents and several siblings.

She is survived by son, Robert C. Dowe II, and wife Jennifer, daughter, Julie Finley and husband John, daughter, Kelley Warren, son, Glenn Dowe, son, Donald Dowe and wife Melissa; family friends Tamara and Dean Sheaff, and Elaine Farrell; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; several sisters and brothers; nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to thank Elaine Farrell and Marilyn Reed for their comfort and care and love that they provided our mom for so many months. With their support we were able to keep mom at home. Mom is now dancing in heaven with our dad!

A graveside service will be held in spring. After the service a gathering of family and friends will be held on the back lawn of the Dowe Family home where we can celebrate the life of this most special woman!

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to:

The South China Volunteer Fire Department,

P.O. Box 325,

China, ME 04358, or

The American Legion Post 179 in China,

79 Legion Memorial Dr.,

South China, ME 04358


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