Title
Mr.
Last Name
Dow
First Name
Malcolm
Middle Name
L
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Mac
Place of Birth
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Date of Birth
1936/08/25
Place of Death
Sebec, ME
Date of Death
2019/08/31
Publication
Eastern Gazette 9/6-12, 2019 p11
Obituary
Malcolm L. Dow, 83 passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 31, 2019, at his camp on Sebec lake. He was born August 25, 1936 in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Malcolm Stoddard and Beryl (Hesketh) Dow. Mac was a Foxcroft Academy graduate, Class of 1955, served his nation for three years in the U.S. Army, and graduated from Babson College, Class cf 1961. That same year he would marry his loving wife, Georganne Howard. Mac worked for Merrill Trust Bank in Bangor and Dexter, serving as Manager for 7 years. In 1968, he joined George E. Howard lnsurance Agency and was responsible for opening the branch in Dexter. Mac served on the Dexter Town Council, the School Board, and was instrumental in founding the Dexter Kiwanis, which he served faithfully for 40 years. Mac was a familiar face at Kiwanis functions such as the dough boy wagon and the Hooked on Fishing program. He previously served the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis for 11 years. An outstanding athlete at Foxcroft Academy, Mac was a four-year starting catcher for the baseball team, who then found pleasure in watching any and all baseball games.He was as passionate for his childrens and grand-childrens games as he was for his beloved Red Sox. Mac took up golfing as an adult and soon became a respectable competitor. When not at the office, the links, the diamond, or a community service function, Mac (and his fishing buddy) would often sneak off to one of his favorite fly fishing ponds in the Jackman or Greenville area. He was especially adept with his Sage rod, sinking tippet line and a "Hornburg" fly. Many a brook trout found itself at the end of his line only to be released to fight another day. Between games and seasons, Mac enjoyed cribbage, bridge, and an occasional game of poker...and he never refused a trip to the casino! He and his wife, Georganne, enjoyed the many trips they took around the country. Mac spent summers on Sebec Lake with immediate and extended family. In retirement, he and Georganne spent the winter months in Pinehurst, North Carolina until relocating to Port Charlotte, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife, Georganne; two sons, Roy H. Dow of Whittier, CA, and Timothy S. Dow of Dexter; daughter, Susanne (Dow) Bowden and her husband, Steve, of York; five grandchildren, Eimile and lzaak Bowden, Taylor and Preslee Dorv, and Mackenzie Dow. Mac was predeceased by his parents and his grandparents. A private graveside service will be held at the family plot in Gray Cemetery. The family will host a gathering for friends at 2pm, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at The Commons in Dover-Foxcroft. Memorial contributions may be made to Foxcroft Academv, Attn: "Building on Tradition" Campaign in support of Baseball Equipment. 975 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426.Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Condolences and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com