Dowling Francis A Jr of Orange Ma formerly of Revere on April 1st Beloved father of the late Laurie Devoted son of the late Francis “Frank” and Mary (Krebs) Dowling. Loving cousin of Pauline Dion of Burlington, Anita Sybertz of Reading, Paula Jeffrey of Revere, Richard Krebs of FL, Diane Berkenfield of Utah and David Myette of N.Reading. Dear friend of Barbara Barnes of Orange Ma. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday April 5th at 12:00 (noon) in Puritan Lawn Cemetery Peabody. Arrangements by Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St Revere. Francis was a retired Machinist and avid hunter / fisherman.