Ernest Dow Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ernest Dow of Gardner, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2025 at the age of 103. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Dow to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ernest may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ernest touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fram Dow and Marie Dow (Harfouche); and his sister Theresa Dow. He is survived by: his wife Martha Dow (Karam) of Gardner; his daughters, Nicole Dow of Nairobi and Nina Dow of Gardner; and his siblings, Linda Helou (Joseph) of Lebanon, George Dow (Samia) of Lebanon and Félicité Dow. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc. (110 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church (145 Amesbury St, Lawrence, MA 01841).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.
