Daniel H. McDowell

Daniel H. McDowell, age 78, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA after an extended illness. Daniel was born in Pepperell, MA on August 30, 1933, the son of the late James M. and Alice (Shepard) McDowell. He was a lifelong resident of Pepperell. Daniel was educated in Pepperell schools and served in the U. S. Army from 1952-1955. After the Army, he worked in the construction trade for many years. He also worked for Charlie Sevigney Plaster and Tile Company for several years. For the last forty years, he was employed at Kemp's Service Center in Downtown Pepperell. Daniel was a great fan of all the Boston sports teams, the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Celtics and many college sports. He also loved to watch golf. He was especially a huge fan of horse racing. He is survived by five brothers and three sister-in-laws: Arthur and Nancy McDowell of Milford, CT, John and Janet McDowell of Pepperell, MA, Joseph McDowell of Orange, CT, Herman McDowell of Pepperell, MA, and Robert and Lillian McDowell of Pepperell, MA. Daniel is also survived by a good friend, Evans "Sonny" Schrader and his extended family at Kemp's Service Center. He is also survived by eight nieces. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Norman McDowell in 1980 and two nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held at the MARCHAND FUNERAL HOME, 16 Pleasant Street, Pepperell, MA on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pepperell, MA.