Adele Lee Dowd, age 83 of Oradell formerly of Atlanta, GA died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Devoted mother of Kathie Dowd, Helen Dowd (Dan Flood), Arthur Dowd (Jill), Elyse Lavigne (Michael), Peggy Lenahan (Tom), and Brian Dowd (Beth). Loving grandmother of thirteen grandchildren. Dear sister of Buzz Trotti and Ann Mitchell.
Adele worked as an index editor for the Physician’s Desk Reference in Oradell. She served on the Oradell Planning Board as well as the Advisory Council of New Jersey Planning Officials. She was also a member of the Book and Needle Club of Oradell, The Republican Club, and was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Oradell. Memorial services will take place 12:30 PM on Saturday June 16 at St. Joseph's RC Church, Oradell. In lieu of flowers donations in Adele’s name to the American Alzheimer’s 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.