John Richard Dow March 18,1944 - October 14,2023 passed away after a brief illness.
He worked as a carpenter for all of his life.  He retired from Trumbell Nelson and then worked at Kimbell Union Academy for the last 10 years.  The most important aspect of his life was his family.  He was a devoted father, grandfather, and  great grandfather.  He loved to play yard games, card games, and spending time with his friends and family.

He was predeceased by his wife Annette Marie Dow.  He is survived by his partner of 20 years Sandy Flack, his children, Michelle Allen (Brad), Stacy Duhaime (Scott), Kimberly Geer (Barry), Kris Dow (Grady), Shawn Poland, Tina Richards (Dave), Angela Hamel(Greg), Tracy Greenwood, Shelley Reed (Tiffany) Mark Reed (Karena) Robert Reed, 21 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.