Alice Lillian Dowling
Born In: Neil's Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: April 25th, 1921
Passed in: Ingonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 26th, 2012
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Alice Lillian Dowling, 90, of Ingonish, formerly of Neils Harbour, on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at the Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neils Harbour.
Born in Neils Harbour, she was the daughter of the late John James and Ethel Blanche (Fricker) Ingraham of Neils Harbour.
She was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, Ingonish, a member of Eastern Star, an avid card player and she loved to make people laugh and smile. Alice was a lifetime fan of the Montreal Canadiens.
Surviving are her sons, Jack (Gloria) Dowling, Ingonish, Reed (Diane) Dowling, Ingonish Beach; sister, Dorothy (Reg Billard), Neils Harbour; brother, Donald (Jean) Ingraham, Neils Harbour; grandchildren, Lori, Michelle (Jason) Leblanc, Shawn (Tracey) Dowling, Keriann (Greg) Wade Dowling and great-grandchildren, Ian, Drew, Ashley, Mackenzie, Acelin and Hailey. Also survived by nieces, Joyce, Marilyn, Denise and Jackie and nephews, Gordon (Valerie), Walter, Donnie (Melanie) and Arthur.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, parents, brother, Arthur Joseph Ingrahm, sister, Helen Sweet and nephew, Arthur Sweet.
Visitation for Alice Dowling will take place on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church with Rev. Warren Huestis officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Reception to follow at St. John’s hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. John’s Anglican Church or charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences to www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
