Mrs. Patricia C. (Wellings) Dowd, age 66, of Haverhill formerly of Woburn passed away Saturday following a brief illness. Born in Cambridge she was the daughter of the late Katherine C. (Caballis) and Forrest W. Wellings. She was the beloved wife of John J. “Jack” Dowd. Prior to her retirement, Patricia was employed by RCA of Burlington for thirteen years. She was extremely devoted to her family and loved being with her grandchildren. In her liesure time she enjoyed reading and playing cards.
In addition to her husband John J. “Jack” Dowd. Patricia is survived by her children, James King and his wife Bernadette of North Reading, Andrew King and his wife Barbara of Delmar, IA, Kelly King and her companion Karen Laforge of Lynn, Carolyn Lafferty and her husband Andrew of Haverhill. She was the loving grandmother of Kara and William Lafferty, Timothy, Katherine, Forrest, Autumn, Hunter and Amanda King. Cherished sister of Linda Foley and her husband Thomas of Woburn, the late Joan Shields and Jean Roberts. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home 60 Pleasant St. Woburn, Tuesday, at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main St., Woburn, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Interment will be private.