William R. Dow Jr.

William R. “Bill” Dow Jr., 68, passed away in his home on July 31, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Susan (Gamache) Dow with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in Saugus on September 25, 1956, he was the son of the late William and Marion (Spinnney) Dow. He served our country with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Bill had a long career in the auto parts industry working at Ipswich Ford and Harvey Paul in Exeter, NH. He also drove for the United States Postal Service and helped cater many family events.

Bill was the proud past president of the Byfield Little League, where he also enjoyed coaching. He was vital in the growth of the program, hosting clinics, fundraisers and managing the concession stand. He was able to recruit Red Sox players to help support his cause.

In addition to his wife, Susan, he is survived by his two beloved daughters, Jennifer Dow of Newmarket, NH and Stephanie Dow and her fiancé Brandin Claar of Brentwood, NH, his grandchildren, Jayson Dow and Nathan and Ryan Claar, his siblings, Dennis Dow and his wife Karen of NH, Andrea Rogers of NH, Denise Spaulding and her husband Carl of Byfield and sister-in-law Dorothy Dow of NH and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Robert, Kenneth and Doug Dow and Janice Brown.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 4-7PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 7,2025 at 9:30AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in South Byfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill’s name to the Byfield Newbury Baseball Softball League, P.O. Box 728, Byfield, MA, 01922 or online at treasurer@bnbsl.org or the Exeter Fire Department, 20 Court St., Exeter, NH 03833. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.