Dowe, Merrell Isaac “Ikey” – 89, of Ward’s Brook went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 1, 2014. Born at Glasgow Mountain, he was the eldest child of the late Perry and Marie (Allen) Dowe. Isaac was a veteran of World War II. He was a ‘Jack of All Trades’ having worked in lumber camps, the shipyard, at carpentry, built and operated his own sawmill and built more than sixty 28 ft. boats in his dooryard. In his later years, he assisted his son with building a 38 ft. fishing vessel and his lobster career. He was also an avid hunter. To the end, he enjoyed telling and remembering all of the experiences in his life. Most of all, he was faithful in his reading of the Bible and prayer. Only Eternity will reveal the covering of prayer that he made for his family. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, the former Helen Smith in 2003; his son, Larry in 2009; brothers Sterling and Bill; sisters-in-law, Donna and Rozelle; brothers-in-law, Paul and Bernie; three nephews. He is survived by a grandson, Lloyd Dowe (Blair), Bridgewater; great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Allie, Bridgewater; brothers, Perry, Allan (Judy Wheaton), all of Wards Brook; Kenny (Carol), Diligent River; sisters, Leona Dowe, Vivian Duguay, both of Wards Brook; Ruby Crossman (Culton), Halifax; Marion Legere, Parrsboro; Althea Legere (Pat), Enfield; Faye George (Willie), Helen George (Johnny), all of Acton, Ont.; daughter-in-law, Roberta, Ward’s Brook; special friend, Florence Way, Southampton. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 12-2 p.m. at the Highway Pentecostal Church, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Rev. Henry Devito officiating. Burial in Riverbank Cemetery, Port Greville. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Society (Nova Scotia Branch) or to the Riverbank Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com .