William Norman Dow, 97, passed away peacefully at the Mitchell Nursing Home, Mitchell, ON on Monday, November 6, 2017.
Beloved husband of the late Winnifred (McPhail) Dow (2010). Dear father of David Dow (Paulette) of Iowa and Pastor Ernest Dow (Yvonne) of Blyth. Dear father-in-law of Marion Dow of RR2, Staffa. Loving grandfather of Lisa Bowgren (Eric), Kevin Dow (Kristin), Melanie Dow, Philip Dow, Emily Wierenga (Trenton), Keith Dow (Darcie), Allison Tubbesing (Philipp) and Meredith Mpinga (Davies). Cherished great grandfather of 15 great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Lillian Hocking and Darwin McPhail (Doriene). Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Irene (Christie) Dow, son Dennis Dow (2013), brothers and sisters Nelson Dow, Jean Dow, Elsie Pridham (Harold), Hazel Colquhoun (Tom), Dorothy Dow (Harvey), brothers-in-law William McPhail, Nelson McPhail, Ross McPhail (Florence), Donald Hocking and sister-in-law Doreen Taylor (Lorne).
Norman served with the First Infantry Brigade (R.C.C.S.) in Sicily, Italy and Holland during WW2. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Mitchell and a faithful member of Thamesview United Church in Fullarton.
Funeral Service took place on Thursday, November 9, 2017.
Memorial donations to Thamesview United Church, Canadian Foodgrains Bank or Sleeping Children Around the World would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.
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Pastor Ernest Dow, son of W. Norman Dow, is the Senior Pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, Blyth, ON.
Your prayers for the family is appreciated.
