John W. Dow

John Wayne Dow, Sr., 69, passed away March 1, 2025 in Presque Isle. He was born August 29, 1955 at the Loring Air Force Base Hospital in Limestone, the son of the late Norman and Josephine (Boulier) Dow. John was a man who preferred staying home to traveling, and enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with his vehicles. John served in the United States Army, worked for Sam’s Gas in Orlando, and retired from Orlando Utilities after 20 years.

John is survived by his wife, Martina (Foote) “Tina” Dow, of Washburn, John W. Dow Jr., and wife Melissa Van Bemme of Florida, four grandchildren, Makayla, Tristan, Bryce, and Sierra, all of Florida, two brothers, Jeff Dow, and Dan Dow, and wife Cindy, a brother-in-law, Harry Foote and Brenda, his nieces, Julie, Laura, Crissy, Christy, and Maddie, a nephew, Joel Foote. John is also survived by a special uncle who meant the world to him, Dwayne Dow and wife Lynn. 

John was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Josephine, a niece, Denise Dow, and a nephew, Erik Foote. 

Graveside services with military honors will be held in the spring at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery at a date and time to be announced by the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of John are asked to do so through a veteran’s organization, by planting a tree, or by giving to a charity of your choice.