Jacqueline A. Marchese Dower, 89, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Robert MacAllister Dower. Jacqueline was born in Flushing, New York on October 10, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Marchese and Gladys Charboneau Marchese Levebre. She had worked for Colony Lanes of Wallingford for many years and later for Sunny Side Up Early Care Learning Center of North Haven. Jacqueline was an active parishioner of St. Barnabas Church having been a member of its Ladies Guild and Women’s Club. Her enjoyment was crafts and was very talented with needlepoint and knitting. Jacqueline enjoyed playing board games and cards especially pinochle. She was a great fan of Shirley Temple having watched all her movies over and over and not because they shared the same birthday. Jacqueline had a true love of animals and was a great animal activist. Mother of Donna Dower Halten (Joseph DeRosa) and Robert Dower (Nanci). Grandmother of Jacqueline Halten Ford (John), Keith Dower (Chrissy), Jaime Manacchio (Ralph), Kimberly Dower, Jodi Iamunno (Joseph), Kortney Dower and Jenna Marie Dower. Great – Grandmother of Alexandra and Rebecca Ford, Kayla Dower, Aiden, Ashton and Ava Manacchio, Joseph, Jace and Jea Iamunno, Reagan Dower and Ryan Leddy. Predeceased by her sister Joan Devine.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Thursday morning at 11:30 in St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven. There will be no visiting hours. Entombment will be private and at the convenience of the family in the All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Halfway Home Rescue, 15 Clark Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Att: Stephanie Maselli. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Donna and family-so sorry for your loss
Donna – I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Please extend our condolences to your brother Bob too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jimmy and LInda Badanini
Donna I am so sorry for your loss, sending prayers to you and your family
Donna- We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna you and you family will always hold a special place in my heart. I have grown to Love Jacqueline as if she was my own grandmother. I will miss hearing her voice through the halls of the nursing home. She was called home peacefully and is now at rest. Condolences to you and your family. You will always be in my prayers.
Donna- So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, may she rest in peace. Healing prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything at all we are here. Be strong my friend..
Ruth and Karla
We are do sad about Jackie. She was the last of our Moms family and such a big part of our lives growing up. So many memories. We loved her too. We are so sorry for all of you❤
No words can express the great loss of such a wonderful soul. My heart is broken.
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Donna and Bob
We are so sorry to hear of Mom’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family’s 💔
Donna, Jackie and Family: Please know our hearts are so saddened by the loss of Mrs. Dower… she is a part of so many of my childhood memories, with my Mom and Dad, and such a wonderful caretaker of all the animals in our neighborhood!!. May she Rest In Peace in the love of Christ’s arms and May you all find some comfort in knowing she will be your forever angel.
Donna, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We were sorry to hear of yours mother’s passing. She will be greatly missed by many.
Noke and Steve Kopchik
Jackie and Family,
I am so saddened by your loss. Nothing can replace the love of a grandmother and great grandmother. I know she will be greatly missed but all of your memories with her will keep her alive in your hearts forever. Stay strong. You are a beautiful family and I known you will support one another through this difficult time.
Love,
Jenn
Donna, I have such great memories of your mom, you and Little Jackie.
My heart aches for you. With much love and many heart felt prayers, Pudgie
The world suffered a loss Saturday
I will always cherish my memories of Jackie ,
Donna… I cant even imagine your heartache
My prays are with you and Little Jackie as always
Dennis
Donna and Family so sorry for the loss of your mother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May the happy memories help to ease your pain during this difficult time.
Beth
We were truly saddened to hear of Jackie’s passing. She was the best friend and neighbor you could have had growing up. She will be missed. Sharon
Donna and family, we are sorry to hear the passing of Jackie. Jackie was kind and a friend to all. She welcomed us to her family with deep affection. She was a great conversationalist. She will be missed dearly. Jackie is in a better place now. And for that, we join in the celebration of her life. We pray God to give you and the family strength and comfort during this rather challenging period.
Joan.
My heart is broken for you, Donna & Jackie, and your family. Your mom & grandmother was a special soul who will forever hold a special place in my heart. God bless you all. 💜💔💜
Donna, so sorry about your Mom passing away. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you hold your memories close to your heart. ❤
Very sorry to learn of your loss. My condolences to your family.