Ann V. Dowling

Boonville - Ann V. (Skorupa) Dowling, 87, of West Road passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford after a courageous battle with leukemia, while surrounded by her loving children. Born December 16, 1922, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Dorrish) Skorupa, Ann grew up in Highmarket and later moved to Constableville, where she graduated from Constableville High School. She was united in marriage with Francis X. "Zip" Dowling on April 12, 1947 at St. Mary's Church, Constableville. Mr. Dowling, a WWII veteran and dairy farmer, passed away on July 9, 1974. Ann was a loving mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and raising her vegetable and flower gardens. She was an avid bowler. She cherished the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Constableville. Ann is survived by her four daughters, Evelyn (Michael) Simpson, Nancy Cohen, Marilyn (John) Law, and Deborah (Matthew) Burrell, and one son, Timothy Dowling. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and five sisters, Mary Hartness, Rose Earl, Jo Skorupa, Ruth Charbonneau, and Barbara Arabas, as well as her beloved dog, Fred. Her funeral will be Saturday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Constableville, where Rev. Lawrence Marullo will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler Street Boonville. Ann's family would like to thank Dr. DeTraglia and her staff, as well as the staff of the infusion lab at the Faxton Regional Cancer Center for the compassionate care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502, or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central NY, 401 North Salina St., Learbury Centre, Syracuse, NY 13203. Please use the "Sign Guestbook" link below to leave an online message of sympathy.