James 'Jimmy' Melvin Dowe ... enjoyed reading

EAST ROCHESTER - James "Jimmy" Melvin Dowe, 70, died in his sleep on Sunday, April 24, 2016, following a period of declining health. Born in Exeter August 2, 1945, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Kimball) Dowe.
As a child he lived on the family farm in Newmarket before moving with his family to Dover. He attended Dover schools including Dover High School where he excelled as a Linebacker on the football team. He married Sonia Boucher in 1975 and together they raised four boys in Rochester.
Jimmy loved to play, watch, and discuss sports. His sons fondly remember playing and learning about sports nearly every day of their childhood with him. A lifelong learner, Jimmy sought higher education. He attended classes well into his 60s. He was an avid reader and staunch advocate of education. One of his favorite places was the library and he valued the resources that furthered his education and knowledge. He was a nature lover and appreciated things most in their natural state. Jim valued exercise and fresh air and was never afraid to take a long walk or bike ride.
Jimmy enjoyed people and people enjoyed him. He was like a second father to many of his children's friends as he and his wife welcomed everyone into their home without exception. He was very witty and the creator of many nicknames.
Jimmy was predeceased by father Lawrence, sister Laurine Cook. Survivors include mother Dorothy, sister Diana Jacques, brother Michael, wife Sonia, son Brenden, son Regan and wife Samantha, son Nolan and fiancé Alyssa, son Dylan, and three grandchildren Riley, Reese, and Charlie.