John C. Dow

Born in San Bernardino, CA, John was the son of the late Harlow E. and Virginia G. (Rollins) Dow. He was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School Class of 1966. He previously resided in Malden for 20 years before moving to Lynn 10 years ago.

John was a member of the Malden Lodge of Elks #965, the VFW Post 639 of Malden and the Italian-American Club of Malden. In earlier years, he enjoyed drag-racing in Epping, NH. In later years, his interests included golfing, gardening and vacations to New Hampshire and Bermuda.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Michael Dow and his wife Jennifer of Baltimore, MD, Dawn Ostrowski of Baltimore, MD and Cheryl Benz and her husband Neal of Bryceville, FL. He was the brother of Robert Dow and his wife Paula of Lynn, Bruce Dow and his wife Ann of Lady Lake, FL, Lorraine Young and her husband Bernie of Greenland, NH, Joanne Crenshaw and her husband Dan of Mobile, AL and Loretta Lawrence of Melbourne, FL. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late John C. Dow, Jr. and was also predeceased by 2 grandchildren.

Visiting Hours for John will be held in the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Wednesday from 4-7PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited.