DOW, CLINTON LEO - 1917-2011 - November 6, 2011 - Colonel (retired) C.L. Dow died peacefully following a lengthy illness at Ste. Anne’s Veterans’ Hospital, Montreal, Quebec. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay; his three adored children, Carole (Charlie Smith), Peter, and Sandra; his grandchildren, Christopher Smith, Sara Anvari, and Maryam Anvari; and his two great-grandchildren Olivia and Jackson Smith. He served with distinction in the Second World War in England and in the Italian Campaign as an officer with the Carleton and York Regiment. Following his discharge, he returned to Canada and was the founding principal of the New Brunswick Institute of Technology, which provided trades’ training for many returning veterans as well as civilians. Later, he was the founding principal of the New Brunswick Community College. After the war, he continued to serve with the Militia and held various appointments, culminating in being appointed Commanding Officer of No.5 Militia Group. Following a transfer to Fredericton within the Department of Education, he was appointed Commander of the New Brunswick Militia District. Having earned the rank of Colonel, Clinton Dow was the Honorary Colonel of the Moncton Service Battalion. Clint is sadly missed for his gentle heart, wonderful sense of humor, and by his grandchildren for his wonderful story-telling. Rest in peace my darling husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We will miss you everyday. Our special thanks go to the wonderful, caring staff of Ste. Anne’s Veterans’ Hospital, especially those at the Remembrance Pavilion and the Sixth Floor who cared for him with such dignity and compassion.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont, Quebec. Donations in Clint’s memory may be made to Ste. Anne’s Veterans’ Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice.