Springwater: William D. Dow, 62 years, of 6987 Canadice Lake Road in Springwater, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the home of his daughter, Jennifer. He was born in Saranac Lake, NY February 3, 1946, the son of Floyd and Anna Gill Dow. Bill was a Viet Nam Army Veteran serving from 1966 through 1968. Prior to reitrement, he was employed as an instrument control foreman at Rochester Gas and Electric.

Bill was predeceased by his wife Barbara on February 26, 2004 and his brothers Denton Dow and Vernon Dow.

He is survived by his children, Jennifer Dow of Rochester, Amy Dow of Florida, Lisa Dow and Lance Dow both of Rochester, Tammy (Gary) Wilson of Livonia, John Hill of FLorida and Rob (Donna) Hill of Springwater. 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. His brother James Dow of Florida. Sisters-in-law, Edna (Phil May) Coykendall of Hemlock, Donna (Nelson) Mastin of Honeoye, Brothers-in-law, Don (Bonnie) Henrickson of Hemlock and Bobby (Vanessa) Henrickson of Hemlock. Several nieces and nephews. Also, very dear friends, Wally and Sue Winner of Rochester.

Friends called Sunday, Ocotber 25, 2008 from 2-5 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home,Inc. Routes 15 & 20A (21 Big Tree St.) Livonia. Funeral Services were held on Monday at 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of East Avon with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Taylor officiating. Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Interlakes Oncology Foundation, 21 White Spruce Blvd. Rochester, NY 14623. To send condolences or further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com