Catharine Beverly Dow's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2026 in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Catharine Beverly Dow

April 3, 1933 - May 15, 2026 (93 years old)

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Catharine Beverly Dow's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2026 in West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Catharine Beverly Dow

April 3, 1933 - May 15, 2026 (93 years old)

West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Catharine Beverly Dow Obituary

We bid farewell to Catharine Beverly Dow (West Chester, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 15, 2026 at the age of 93. Catharine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catharine Beverly Dow to pay them a last tribute.

Though Catharine may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Catharine touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Catharine Nelson-McKee and Paul Boswell; her boyfriend John Oates; and her brothers, Benjamin Boswell, Wayne Boswell, James McKee III and Barry Boswell Sr. Catharine Beverly.

She is survived by: her sister Bonnie Lee Burdelle; her sons, Marty Dow (Diana), Zane Dow (Carolyn), Brian Dow (Julie) and Gentry Dow; and her goddaughter Shannea McKee. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchild; and a host of extended family members, friends.

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DeBaptiste Funeral Home



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May 22, 2026

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“In loving memory of Catharine Beverly Dow, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.”


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St. Paul's Baptist Church
1 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382

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