03/23/2026
Marjorie Ruth Dow Obituary
DOW (Martin), Marjorie
March 8, 1924 – March 19, 2026
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph, at the age of 102, with family at her side.
Beloved wife of 59 years of the late David Dow. Cherished daughter and only child of the late Stanley and Stella Martin.
Loving Mother of three children. Sharon (Don Roadhouse) of Redbridge, Wayne (Carol) of Fergus, and Bruce (Florence) of Arthur. Deeply missed by her 6 grandchildren, Matthew Roadhouse (Amber) of Ottawa, Cher (Cam Burke) of Redbridge, Craig (Nadia) of Bradford, Michelle (Dennis Epoch) of Fergus, Robert of North Bay, and Randy of Tottenham, 17 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Marjorie is predeceased by her brothers-in-law and their spouses, Clifford (Doris) Dow, Lloyd (Eleanor) Dow, Gordon (Roberta) Dow, and Doug (Shirley) Dow.
She enjoyed being a wedding photographer for many years. In addition, when many people her own age were in the latter stages of their careers and thinking about retiring, Marjorie purchased the Fergus Photo Studio and Supplies business located in downtown Fergus, which she ran for many years.
A lifelong resident of Fergus and area, Marjorie enjoyed many passions, most of which centered around her love of nature.
She was an avid photographer and donated many of her photographs of Wellington County and area to the Wellington County Museum & Archives. A lifetime member of the Fergus Camera Club, she enjoyed many outings with Club members, and especially the monthly meetings where they share fellowship and their passion for photography.
Throughout the years, she could often been seen spending countless hours tending to her flower beds and vegetable garden. A lifelong member of the Fergus Horticultural Society, Marjorie enjoyed participating in flower competitions and regularly donated perennials to their annual spring flower sale.
Every day she always made sure to feed the many animals and birds that also called Forfar Street their home, even naming her regular resident squirrels.
As the family historian she spent many enjoyable hours at the Wellington County Museum, with her nose buried in the Archives, filing and organizing the extended family history records. As a member of the Wellington County Historical Society, she contributed some of the family and local history for inclusion in their annual publications.
Through her artistic and photographic eye and love of nature, she saw the beauty that the world has to offer. Those gifts have been passed down through the generations, and can be seen, through the talents of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Be it through sketching, painting, photography, or other mediums, they will always carry a part of her with them.
Thank you to the staff at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, and St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph, for their kind and caring support over the past few months.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a period of visitation on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David Street South, Fergus. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:30 pm. Afterward, please join the family upstairs in the Wellington Room for a time of fellowship and refreshments. For the convenience of all guests, elevator access is available.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, or to the Wellington County Museum & Archives (when making an online donation, in the 'Message' or 'Additional Information' field, please type: "Directed to the Archives Department in memory of Marjorie Dow"). Contributions to a charity of your choice are also appreciated.
