Walter E. Dowd

April 24, 1927 - April 3, 2018

Walter E. Dowd, of Croydon, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 03, 2018 at Jefferson Health Bucks Co. Campus. He was 90. Born in Philadelphia, he was a long time Croydon resident. Prior to his retirement in 1987, Walter worked for Rohm and Haas, now Dow Chemical in Bristol for 37 years. He was a veteran of WWII proudly serving in the Navy. He enjoyed woodworking, surf fishing, CB radios and working on his automobiles. He loved Sunday drives with his family. In later years he loved traveling to visit his newest great grandchild Natalie. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret S. Dowd, his son Dennis J. Dowd, Sr., his sister Peggy Richardson and his brother John Dowd and his lifelong friend Henry Krider, Jr. He is survived by his daughter Terri Ashnoff and husband Rich, his grandchildren, Dennis Dowd, Jr., Michael Dowd, David Ashnoff and Lori Arnsparger and husband Derek, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9:30 to 11AM at the Molden Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service 133 Otter St. Bristol, PA. His service will follow at 11AM with interment in Bristol Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to either The American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society. To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com