Marjorie “Betty” (Kent) Dowd of Harwich and formerly of Bridgewater passed away peacefully at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center on Dec. 7, she was age 81. Born in Acton, Betty graduated from Bridgewater High class of 1945. She married her childhood friend Bill whom she was married to for over 39 years. Betty enjoyed gardening, painting, and playing the piano. She was a die hard Red Sox fan and a former member of the Cape Chordaires. Betty was the loving wife of the late William C. Dowd. Loving and devoted Mother of Ann C. Dowd of Harwich, John W. Dowd of Bridgewater, William C. Dowd Jr. of Lake Dillon, Co., Patrick M. Dowd of Brewster, and the late Lance Corporal Lawrence K. Dowd. Proud grandmother of Lauren K.D. Foster of East Bridgewater, John W. Dowd Jr. of Las Vegas, Daniel J. Dowd of East Taunton, James A. Perry of Shrewsbury, Elizabeth A. Perry of NYNY, Lawrence D. Perry of Los Angels, CA and Julia A. Dowd of Harwich. Great grandmother of John William Dowd III and Addison Dowd of Las Vegas and soon to be Abigail Katherine Foster of East Bridgewater. Late sister of Dorothy Barney. Funeral from the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rt.18), Bridgewater on Fri. Dec. 12 at 8:00 am. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater at 9:00am. Interment St. Thomas Cemetery. Visitation Thurs. from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers Betty requested that you send a Christmas care package to any soldier serving his or her country overseas, please call your local vet agent for help. Betty’s family would like to thank the nursing staff and physicians at Braemoor Nursing Home & Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center for their support and for making their Mother’s final days as comfortable as possible.