Margaret A. "Maggie" Dowling, age 83 of Dayton, beloved sister, aunt and cousin, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Hilma Dowling; sister, Dorothy Fish and brother, John Dowling Jr.
Maggie is survived by her sister, Joan D. Eckert; cousin, Jean Samson (Craft); sister-in-law, Edith Dowling (Petticrew); nieces & nephews, Nancy Hanna (Fish), Melinda Storey (Fish), Robert E. Fish, Joseph M. Eckert Sr., Julie (Eckert) & Laurence Leonard, Kathryn Dowling and Karen Dowling; great-nephew & nieces; Joseph M. Eckert Jr., Christina (Eckert) & Michael Jansen, Ellie Galbreath and Cecily Galbreath; 5 great-great nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
"Sweet Aunt Maggie" was a graduate of Kiser High School Class of 1949 and worked as a secretary at WPAFB for 45 years. She enjoyed reading, traveling and socializing with her many friends and coworkers.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 2-4 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The memorial service will follow at 4 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to Maria Joseph Living Care Center (4830 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH 45416).