Mary Strong “Molly” Dow, 79, of South Dartmouth and Vero Beach, FL died on August 20 after a brief illness.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Winthrop G. “Joe” Dow Jr., a son Winthrop Griffin “Griff” Dow III (Michelle Smacchia) of Moraga, CA; a daughter Lisa Dow-Yuzawa (Akira Yuzawa) of Tokyo, Japan, and three grandchildren Jonathan Dow, Lilia Dow-Yuzawa and Will Dow-Yuzawa.

A service in Celebration and Thanksgiving for her life will take place on Thursday, August 29 at 4 pm at St. Aidan’s Chapel, 185 Smith Neck Road, S. Dartmouth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Aidan’s Chapel, c/o Mrs. Karyn Campell, Treasurer, St. Aidan’s Chapel, 185 Smith Neck Rd, S. Dartmouth, MA 02748.