Dianne M. M. Dowd
1948-2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Dianne Margaret
Mary Dowd (née Peters) of Saint John, cherished wife of
Bruce Joseph Dowd announces her passing, which occurred on Sunday
March 12, 2017 at the Loch Lomond Village after a lengthy illness.
Born January 24, 1948 in Saint John, she was a daughter of
the late Kenneth George Peters and the late Margaret Mary (Boudreau)
Peters.
Dianne devoted her life to the service of others, her family
and her church. Nothing gave her greater pleasure than to do for
others. She was well known for feeding all those that came through her
door hungry or not. Contented by the simple pleasures in life Dianne
cherished her time spent at home in her backyard with her family and
friends.
Dianne personified elegance and grace. She appreciated the
finer things in life but was not defined by them. Her kindness,
empathy and nurturing nature was felt by many. Without hesitation
Dianne would give the shirt off her back, the shoes off her feet or
food from her plate. Dianne was the mother that many aspire to be,
selfless, unconditionally loving and steadfast in the word of God. A
caring and compassionate soul, Dianne treated all those that crossed
her path throughout her life with respect including all of
“God’s creatures” as she lovingly referred
to the animals. Dianne was attentive to those around her and left you
feeling uplifted.
A graduate of St. Vincent’s High School and St.
Thomas University, a true teacher Dianne had passion for learning and
educating at every opportunity: in the classroom teaching French, in
catechism teaching of our Lord or in the grocery store teaching young
staff how to recognize “quality”. In
addition to her career as a teacher, Dianne worked alongside her
husband to build their long standing family business, Dowd
Roofing.
Dianne was an active member of St. Pius X parish where she
served as a reader and a member the adult funeral servers
ministry.Dianne took great comfort in her faith. God has called his
loyal servant home; she will be sadly missed by those she leaves
behind.
In addition to her husband of 46 years, Bruce, Dianne will be
missed by their children Melanie Martell (Derek) and Anthony
“Tony” Dowd; precious granddaughter Gabrielle
Martell all of Saint John; sister Brenda McDermott (Carl) of Saint
John; brother, Wallace Peters (Jacqueline) of Burlington, Ontario; as
well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and one maternal uncle Victor
Boudreau (Edna) of Tecumseh, Ontario.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on
Wednesday March 15, 2017 and Thursday March 16, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8
pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Pius X
Church, 316 Somerset Street, Saint John on Friday March 17, 2017 at
10:00 am. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s
Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to SPCA-Animal
Rescue or any charity of the donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dianne Dowd – 1948-2017.source

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