| Graduation Year | Class of 1970 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 23, 2017 |
| About | Montville - Robin M. Dowd, 64, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Robin was born on Sept. 17, 1952, in Newport, R.I., to Ruth A. Powell and the late Robert H. Powell. Robin is survived by her loving husband, Donald Dowd; mother, Ruth A. Powell; son, Michael Dowd and wife, Melissa; daughter, Stephanie Bibeau and husband, Scott; brothers, Robert Powell and wife, Diana, Mark Powell and wife, Teresa, Todd Powell and wife, Donna, Christopher Powell and wife, Robin, Brian Powell and wife, Susan, and Matthew Powell and wife, Nicole; her cousin who was more like a sister, Pamela Ahearn; brothers-in-law, John Dowd and wife, Maureen and Richard Dowd and wife, Becky. She leaves behind many special nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very best friend, "Girlfriend" Allison Hoffman. Robin worked for many years in the banking industry, but most recently retired from sales/management at JC Penney. She was a very valued employee that was dedicated and took great pride in her work. Having worked two jobs for most of her life, Robin only retired after learning of her illness. Robin was a very avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, well known for cheering and rooting her teams on as loudly as possible. Known to never miss a sunny day at the pool, Robin would wake at dawn to clean the house so she could soak up as many rays as possible. When she was not at the pool, she could be found shopping the day away. Spending time with her family was most important to Robin and her greatest accomplishment was being a grandmother. Robin's greatest blessings called her Nana. She will be so very missed by her grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Madison and Logan Dowd and Caidence, Blake and McKinley Bibeau. Her funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St. Joseph's Church in New London. There will be a reception and celebration of her life following the Mass at Filomena's Restaurant in Waterford. Published in The Day on Feb. 26, 2017 |
