Francis Milton McDowell Jr.1 
M, #32443, b. Sep 4, 1923, d. Jun 23, 2012
| Father* | Francis M. McDowell Sr.2 b. Jun 24, 1897, d. May 22, 1986 |
| Mother* | Mildred Edna Ainsworth2 b. Nov 21, 1902, d. Sep 1, 2000 |
Family 1 | Janet Melina Royer b. Jul 15, 1923, d. Jul 25, 1984 | |
Family 2 | Carol Edna Colburn b. Apr 8, 1936, d. Feb 9, 2008 | |
Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Sep 4, 1923 | Francis Milton McDowell Jr. was born on Sep 4, 1923 at Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States .2 |
| He was the son of Francis M. McDowell Sr. and Mildred Edna Ainsworth.2 | ||
| Marriage* | Jun 16, 1947 | Francis Milton McDowell Jr. married Janet Melina Royer, daughter of Hilaire Ernest Royer and Mary Jeanne Doucet, on Jun 16, 1947 at Notre Dame Church, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States.1,2 |
| Marriage* | Sep 7, 1985 | Francis Milton McDowell Jr. married Carol Edna Colburn, daughter of Norman P. Colburn Sr. and Doris L. Coleman, on Sep 7, 1985 at Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States.2 |
| Death* | Jun 23, 2012 | Francis Milton McDowell Jr. died on Jun 23, 2012, at age 88 at East Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States, from pneumonia.3 |
| Obituary | Jun 25, 2012 | OBITUARY: Francis McDowell, longtime St. Johnsbury painting contractor, died of complications from pneumonia Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the age of 88. He was born in North Danville, Vt., on Sept. 4, 1923, the son of Francis Sr. and Mildred (Ainsworth) McDowell. During World War II Francis served in the Army in the South Pacific. After the war he married Janette Royer of Orleans. They had four children: Bruce, Brenda, Paula, and Denise. Janette died 28 years ago on July 25, 1984. Francis married Carol Grant in 1985 and made their home together in White River Jct. Francis was well-known as a painting contractor all over the Northeast Kingdom. He and Janette operated the Summer Street skating rink in the 1960s. Since Carol's passing in 2008, Fran came back to the area, living on Walker Road in East Burke. Barton, St. Jay, Orleans, Myrtle Beach, Fran enjoyed golfing anywhere and everywhere, especially with his son Bruce and the Wednesday afternoon group. Recently he was a member of Barton Country Club. In the past he was an active member at the St. Johnsbury Country Club where he started the 300 Club raffle. Survivors include Bruce McDowell of St. Johnsbury, Brenda Beer and husband Dennis of Auburn, N.H., Paula Fairchild and husband Barry of Kempton, Pa., Denise McDowell and Den Riley of East Burke; four grandchildren: Emily Poginy, Abbie Fitzpatrick, Paula Beer, and Meghan Murphy; four great-grandchildren Michaela, Aidan, and Bryson Poginy, and Olivia Kolokowsky; two sisters: Mae Benedict and June Wold; one brother Douglas McDowell. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Saturday, June 30, from 1-3 p.m. Following the gathering at the funeral home, a committal service will be held at the Stannard Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. (From Route 5 in Lyndon, go west several miles on the South Wheelock Road, past the Stannard Church on the left looking for cemetery on the right.) Two of Francis's great-grandchildren attend the St. Paul's Catholic School in Barton. Anyone wishing to send a contribution in Francis' memory is asked to consider the St. Paul's Catholic School, 54 Eastern Ave., Barton, VT 05822. Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com. Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury. Published in The Caledonian-Record - June 2012.3 |
| Burial* | Jun 30, 2012 | He was buried on Jun 30, 2012 at Stannard Cemetery, Stannard, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 42300279.4 |