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DOW: Gilbert E. A. of Exeter

Posted By Haskett Funeral Home On April 20, 2023 @ 4:44 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 73 Comments

DOW: Gilbert E. A. of Exeter

Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Barbara (Austin) Dow for 58 years. Cherished father of Gilbert J. Dow, father-in-law of Jennifer (Glavin) Dow and stepfather of Jim Gifford, Nancy Gifford and Don Gifford. Adored grandfather of 5, great-grandfather of 7 and great-great-grandfather of 1. Dear brother-in-law of Ron and Bev Austin and Marilyn Bailey.

Gib was the founder of Ironwood Golf Club and The Dow Subdivision in Exeter.  He provided lands for both the Exeter Curling Club and Morrison Trail.  Son of one of Ontario’s largest horse dealers, they also owned one of Ontario’s first electric milking parlours. Gib was an active member of the Exeter Lions and Exeter Kinsman Club. He was a man of many talents and will be fondly remembered by many family, friends and those in the aviation community.

A public Celebration of Gib’s Life – come and go style, will be held at the Ironwood Golf Course, 70969 Morrison Line, Exeter on Saturday, April 22nd from 2 – 4 PM. Private family interment at Exeter Cemetery to be held at a later date.


Condolences for the family of “DOW: Gilbert E. A. of Exeter”

Condolence from Tom and Carol Arthur on April 20th, 2023 5:23 PM

Barb and Family
Tom and I extend our sincere sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Audrey Dakin on April 20th, 2023 5:32 PM

Barb, Nancy & Gib;
Our sincerest condolences.
Audrey (Adkins) & Peter Dakin

Condolence from Cathy Preston on April 20th, 2023 7:47 PM

Thinking of you all! Ian and I have such fond memories of Gib senior. Character is the first word that jumps to mind. Loving, astute and fun are others. This is the worst thing about living – loved ones leave us and a gaping hole. Wish we could be there to pay our condolences and respect in person but sadly can’t. Please give a special hug and hello to Barb and we will definitely seek her out at IW this summer – hopefully play nine. Thoughts and big hugs. Cathy and Ian and family

Condolence from Irvine R Armstrong on April 20th, 2023 7:56 PM

Barb and family. I was sorry to hear of Gibs death he has a wonderful legacy left behind that he enjoyed very much. Barb, my thoughts are with you at this time and God bless you .Irv

Condolence from Sharon Passmore on April 20th, 2023 8:34 PM

Barb and Family
So sorry to hear of Gib’s passing. He was a wonderful person and I know Dave always enjoyed his visits with Gib when he was fixing a problem at Ironwood or at the house. May the many memories you have of Gib help ease your sorrows in the coming days.

Condolence from Kathy Hayter on April 20th, 2023 8:35 PM

I am so sorry of the passing of Gib..keep your memories close to your heart

Condolence from Bev and Mike Quinn on April 20th, 2023 11:04 PM

Barb and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Gib’s passing. He was such a generous man, a loving husband and devoted family man. May God bless you all in these difficult times.

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on April 21st, 2023 5:07 AM

Barb, Gib Jr., Jen, Jim, Nancy, Don & all Gib’s family & friends;

Our sincere sympathy to you all. I have many fond memories of good and “lively” chats with Gib over the years. We have appreciated having Gib as a valued customer as well. How fitting it was to hear of his passing while attending the ABCA Conservation Dinner last night. South Huron is a much better place because of his generous contributions in so many ways We have certainly lost an important pillar of our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time;

Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & Staff of Lifetime Water Products Canada Inc.

Condolence from Michele & Alan Hodgert on April 21st, 2023 7:06 AM

I’m thinking of all of you at this sad time. I will fondly remember Gib Sr. and all the long days he spent at Ironwood Golf Course to make it what it is today.

Michele Hodgert & Family

Condolence from Don & Joan Heywood on April 21st, 2023 7:09 AM

Barb, Gib, Jenn, Jim, Nancy, Don and Families:

So sorry for your loss. Gib was a well respected gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Cherish the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan

Condolence from Gabbie Mol on April 21st, 2023 7:13 AM

Our sincere condolences with Gibs passing Known him for many years Great memories

Condolence from RON AND GLENDA on April 21st, 2023 7:26 AM

Barb, Gib Jr. Jim, Nancy and Don

Gib lived a Great Life and will be missed by many, Exeter lost a little bit of history, Our Sincere Condolences, May he Rest In Peace

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on April 21st, 2023 7:30 AM

To Barb and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Gib contributed so much to Exeter and area. He will be missed.

Condolence from Darlene Porter on April 21st, 2023 7:33 AM

Deepest sympathy to Barb, Nancy and family on the loss of Gib. May the memories be a blessing.

Condolence from Faye Skinner on April 21st, 2023 7:43 AM

Barb and family:
So sorry to hear of the death of Gib. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Faye Skinner

Condolence from Victor Fulcher on April 21st, 2023 8:16 AM

I had a great conversation with Gib many years ago.

We had been talking about what people ought to try to accomplish with their lives, and I remember very clearly Gib saying “it’s about more than the money.” Although he did not elaborate, I think what he meant was that how we value what we do with our lives should be based on more than how much money we make. This coming from a highly successful businessman!

I don’t know if Gib ever got rich from his ownership of Ironwood Golf Course. I do know that he showed a lot of courage and vision in operating it years ago when not that many people played golf. And over the years he turned Ironwood into a golf course highly regarded within the golf industry.

I hope Exeter will find a way to acknowledge Gib’s many substantial contributions to the community over the years. He was truly an old time mover and shaker. And he did it his way.

Condolence from Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade on April 21st, 2023 8:20 AM

To Barb, Gib Jr, Jim, Nancy, Don and families
Sorry to learn of Gib’s passing, both Cathy and I have a lot of memories of him. We hope your memories will bring you comfort in the future.
Our condolences to all

Condolence from Brian & Janet Wedlake on April 21st, 2023 8:25 AM

Please except our condolences at this time. For many years we enjoyed seeing Gib at the golf course. He had a long and successful life.

Condolence from Barbara Taylor on April 21st, 2023 9:23 AM

So sorry to hear the news, condolences to the family, will miss seeing him sitting on the patio. Enjoy the memories.

Keith and Barbara Taylor

Condolence from Kari L Hearn on April 21st, 2023 9:25 AM

To Barbara and the entire Dow family .
We are sending our deepest condolences to you s all of the passing of Gib .Words will never heal the pain of lossing someone but knowing there are so many that will watch over you in time of need . RIP The Hearn family

Condolence from Gary and Louise Heywood on April 21st, 2023 10:04 AM

To Barb and all the family. Sorry to hear of Gibs passing .Please except our condolences Gib was a great guy.

Condolence from Luciana Parlea on April 21st, 2023 10:43 AM

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Luciana and Hiep

Condolence from Sherrie Broderick/Larry Ballantyne on April 21st, 2023 10:47 AM

Dear Dow and Gifford Family
Sending our deepest sympathies. So many memories to carry you through this difficult time and as time passes.

Condolence from Hiep & Luciana Parlea-Vuong on April 21st, 2023 10:48 AM

Our condolences and sympathy to the family.

Condolence from Hiep and Luciana Parlea-Vuong on April 21st, 2023 10:50 AM

Our sympathy and condolences to the family.

Condolence from Maureen Wood on April 21st, 2023 11:14 AM

Barb & Nancy & Family

My sincere Sympathy ,Thinking of you

Condolence from MaryJane Taylor on April 21st, 2023 11:47 AM

Barb and all your family,

My Sincere Sympathy in your loss of a dear husband, father and
grandpa… Gibs passing has saddened the hearts of many…
May fond memories be a comfort to you all…
As a dear friend thanks for the memories Gib
Rest In Peace 💕

Condolence from J&E Tomlinson on April 21st, 2023 11:50 AM

Sincere sympathy and condolences to Barb and all the family at this time.
God be with you all.
Jim and Elaine Tomlinson

Condolence from Jim & Elaine Tomlinson on April 21st, 2023 11:52 AM

Sincere sympathy and condolences to Barb and all the family at this time.
Reflect on the wonderful memories you had together

Condolence from Cheryl Becker on April 21st, 2023 12:03 PM

Barb, Gib and families
So sorry to hear of Gib’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Hugs!!

Cheryl Becker (Dowson)

Condolence from Jim Chapman on April 21st, 2023 12:33 PM

Barbara, Gib. and families;
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Your loss is also a loss in the community.
Have positive thoughts about Gib. and his contributions.

Condolence from Peter Darbishire on April 21st, 2023 12:39 PM

My sincere condolences to all of the Dow Family. How great is it to have such good neighbours for almost 40 years? We’ve seen a great contribution to the local region through the efforts and determination of Gib and his family.

Condolence from Casey Cook on April 21st, 2023 12:56 PM

Our condolences Barb, Gib Jr. Nancy, Don and Jim. Gib was a fine man. We enjoyed his sense of humour.
Casey and Anna Marie Cook

Condolence from Jerry and Alice MacLean on April 21st, 2023 2:06 PM

Sympathy’s to all Family connections of Gib Dow Sr.
Jerry will miss his visits with Gib at the Villa.
When Gib was working at Ironwood he often joined “the boys” when they had coffee after a round of golf, many memories come from those round table chats!Thinking of those times makes one smile.
Thinking back on your memories with Gib will hopefully bring smiles to your faces also.
He was a very considerate man.
May he Rest in piece.
Jerry and Alice MacLean

Condolence from Doug Jamieson on April 21st, 2023 2:25 PM

Barb and family.
My condolences on Gib’s passing. Remembering fun times on Pryde Blvd. many years ago

Doug JAMIESON

Condolence from Jim and Verla Russell on April 21st, 2023 2:38 PM

Barb, Gib and Jenn, Jim, Nancy, Don and Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Gib.
Our prayers and thoughts are with at this sad time.
Jim enjoyed playing golf with Gib on a great developed golf course.

Condolence from Janice Frayne Morris on April 21st, 2023 3:58 PM

Barb and Family,
I express my condolence to you all.

Condolence from Joe & Marla Wilson on April 21st, 2023 4:16 PM

Barb & family
Joe and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have help to ease the pain in your heart today and the days ahead. Gib may be gone, but remember no one can take all the memories you have. May you be comforted by the out pouring of love surrounding you.
Hold tight to your memories for comfort and lean on family and friends for strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Condolence from John and Linda Wuerth on April 21st, 2023 4:31 PM

Please accept our heartfelt condolences to Barb and the extended Dow family. The Exeter business community will cherish Gibs many contributions.

Condolence from Barb Snoddy on April 21st, 2023 4:51 PM

Barb, you and Gib both fought a tough battle. In deepest sympathy.

Condolence from Rochelle Gibbings & Family on April 21st, 2023 6:03 PM

Barb, Gib Jr, Jim, Nancy and Don and families
My favourite memory of Gib Sr was cooking his hotdog to perfection and his words of wisdom that “there is more than one way to get to Toronto”. He was a man who knew what he liked and would tell it like it is. My deepest condolences on this sad time.

Condolence from Alvin & Marg Epp on April 21st, 2023 6:21 PM

Our sincere condolences to the Dow family in the passing of Gib. Hold all your memories in your hearts.

Condolence from Allen and Marjorie Oke on April 21st, 2023 7:03 PM

Barb and family. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.Gib will be fondly remembered by friends, family and the community for sure.

Condolence from Barry & Melonie Miller on April 21st, 2023 7:13 PM

Barb & family
Keep your memories close & I am sure you have many… our condolences to you & your family
Barry & Melonie Miller

Condolence from Donna Perry on April 21st, 2023 7:39 PM

To Barb and Gib’s whole family

So sorry to hear of Gib’s passing he was such a great guy. You will have lots of wonderful memories to share with each other at this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy Donna Perry

Condolence from Kerri on April 21st, 2023 7:54 PM

So sorry for your loss, Jim and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Ken and Kim Pinder and family on April 21st, 2023 9:14 PM

To the Dow Family
We are very sorry to hear of Gib’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Cherish the wonderful memories you have. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Condolence from Ron & Cathie Mabee on April 21st, 2023 9:27 PM

Very sad to learn of Gib ‘s passing .I will miss seeing him at the golf course. I will always remember him tearing around the ponds in his golf cart chasing away those pesky Canada geese. He loved Ironwood and worked hard to develop it into one of the most popular golf courses in southwestern Ontario. His legacy lives on. Our sincere condolences to Barb, Gib Jr, Jim, Don , Nancy and the entire Dow family. Thank You Gib and may you rest in peace

Condolence from Jacqui & Charlie Regier on April 21st, 2023 10:23 PM

Dear Barb, Gib jr, Jim ,Nancy and Don, sorry for your loss, Gib did a lot for the Exeter community, he will be missed by his friends and family.. your have our condolences at this very sad time…Jacqui & Charlie Regier

Condolence from Dennis & Joan Duncan on April 22nd, 2023 12:09 AM

Nancy & Jim

Our sympathy in the loss of your stepfather. Cherish the memories.

Dennis & Joan Duncan

Condolence from Scott Bogart on April 22nd, 2023 7:29 AM

Barb & Family
Sorry to hear of Gib’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Scott, Lynda, Luke & Heath Bogart

Condolence from George and Sue Wilson on April 22nd, 2023 8:10 AM

Barb and family, sincere condolences on your loss of Gib. He will be missed in our community. Remember your wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Margaret Brintnell on April 22nd, 2023 9:45 AM

I extend my sympathy to you Barb & All Your Family. Beautiful pictures. All of you will have wonderful memories to share now & in days to come.
Margaret Brintnell

Condolence from Cecil Rorabeck on April 22nd, 2023 12:04 PM

Our condolences to Barbara and family and also Gibby and Jennifer. As a little boy I visited Exeter with my mother and my aunt , and Gib taught me me how to milk a cow – much to a little boys delight . That said he will be missed by all the Rorabeck‘s

Condolence from Carolanne Doig on April 22nd, 2023 12:40 PM

Barb, Gibb Jr. and all in the Dow family, I send me sincerest sympathy at this time. Being golf business “neighbours” for decades, I had opportunities to chat with Gibb Sr. many times. The Ironwood GC has given the Dow family and the community of Exeter much to be proud of. Those not in the golf industry may not know just how tough the rural golf business was a half century ago but patience, perseverance, and just plain old family work ethic, kept many small golf courses like Ironwood and Seaforth alive. Gibb worked hard. Ninety one years is a good run. Well done Gibb.

Condolence from Margaret Prout on April 22nd, 2023 3:33 PM

Barb and family…

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to all. Gib has left a wonderful legacy
for the family and the community. Cherish all your wonderful memories of a
life well lived.

Condolence from Kellie Gibson on April 22nd, 2023 6:04 PM

Dear Gib, Barb, Jen, Sophie & Holly
Our sincerest condolences to all of you and all those who loved Gib Sr. I’ve no doubt you’ll cherish the memories and the wisdom he leaves in your hearts and minds. He was a special man.
Hugs to you all.
Kellie (Whiteford) Gibson

Condolence from Herman on April 22nd, 2023 7:50 PM

Barb and Family
We are sending our Sincere Condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
From
Herman and Joanne Steffens
And Family

Condolence from Doug and Phyllis Johnson on April 22nd, 2023 8:45 PM

Barb and Family:
Our thoughts are with you.
May all your wonderful memories sustain you at this difficult time. Gib will be missed by so many.
Doug and Phyllis Johnson

Condolence from Ben and Susan Hoogenboom on April 23rd, 2023 10:07 AM

Barb and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Gib’s passing. Gib contributed greatly in making Exeter a wonderful place to live. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Rhonda Manore on April 23rd, 2023 7:51 PM

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss!
Gib will be missed by so many!

Condolence from Exeter Villa on April 24th, 2023 11:38 AM

The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Condolence from Jason Van Haarlem on April 24th, 2023 4:17 PM

Barb, Gib and family,
Sending condolences about this sad news. Cherish the memories.
Jason and Collette Van Haarlem

Condolence from Phyllis and Fred Mommersteeg on April 25th, 2023 11:25 AM

Barb and Family,
We are sending deepest condolences to you and your Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Take care.
Phyllis & Fred

Condolence from Rose and Keith Brittain on April 25th, 2023 7:36 PM

Barb and family
,So sorry for your loss all your good memories to hold RIP Gib

Condolence from Diane Van Bergen-Wein on April 26th, 2023 10:11 AM

My condolences to Barb and family. Gib was a pillar in our community. A wonderful man.

Condolence from Kathy Campbell on April 26th, 2023 10:26 AM

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Gib, my deepest condolences to all the family. I have many memories of him , his dry sense of humour and Ironwood.
May the memory of him bring love and peace to you all.

Condolence from Bob and Helen Coates on April 26th, 2023 8:40 PM

We extend our sincere to all of Gib’s family. He will be remembered for his many accomplishments including the Ironwood Golf Course and Dow Subdivision.

Condolence from Ray and Nadine Chong on April 26th, 2023 9:22 PM

Sending our sincerest condolences to the Dow family.

The Chong family

Condolence from Katherine Ens on April 27th, 2023 7:17 AM

Deepest Sympathy to Gib’s family and friends.

Condolence from Al &Nancy Quinn on April 27th, 2023 2:39 PM

So sorry to hear of Gibs passing. I worked at Ironwood and always enjoyed his wit and sense of humor. RIP Gib

Condolence from Carol Coleman on April 28th, 2023 5:41 PM

Barb & Family,
Sorry to read of Gib’s passing.
As many have shared, he was a good man and a champion when it came to sharing his time & talents.
Sending our heartfelt condolences.
John & Carol Coleman

Condolence from Judy Hodgins on May 2nd, 2023 2:49 PM

Barb, Gib Jr., and all the family
Heartfelt sympathy – we’ve lost an icon spent over 22 years getting to know Gibby. He will be missed.

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