Curtis W. Dowling

Curtis Walter Dowling, beloved husband of Marjorie Koczka-Dowling, together for 26 years, of Andover, CT, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Reservoir Rehab after a short illness. He was born on September 29, 1953 in Manchester, CT to the late Donald and Bette (Tedford) Dowling. Curt graduated from RHAM High School in 1971 and has resided in Andover his whole life.

Curt (CD) was employed by CL&P/Eversource in Willimantic and East Hampton. He retired after 43 years as Chief Lineman, also working as a Union Representative. Curt was active in the Andover Volunteer Fire Department from the age of 16, and still actively participated after 53 years. He served in many capacities during his tenure including as the Fire Chief for 22 years from 1982 to 2004. He then went on to become a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, where he served dutifully for the remainder of his life. Over the years, Curt was involved in many committees for the Town of Andover including the CIP Committee and, most recently, the Board of Finance. He was also a member of the Tolland County Fire Chiefs Association and Board of Directors. Continuing his love of the fire service, Curt even worked as a salesman for E-One Fire Apparatus and Firematic Supply, selling fire trucks for more than 25 years to many fire departments in Eastern CT.

In addition to his wife, Curt will be dearly missed by his sons, whose accomplishments he was so very proud of, Brian Dowling of Andover and Michael Dowling of Simsbury. His pride and joy, and best buddy, grandson Aidan Michael Dowling of Andover, along with Aidan’s mom, Kelly Wood. His brothers Donald Dowling and wife Christine of Rockledge, FL and Steve Dowling of Old Saybrook, CT. Along with Uncle Walter Tedford and wife Marie of Vermont. As well as his wife's sisters Anne, Lynn, Kim, and Susan (Joseph), all of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his ex-wife Wendy Dowling of Manchester and his puppy Bella Rose. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Debbie King and brother Mark Dowling.

Calling hours will be Friday February 3rd, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home at 400 Main Street Manchester. Church services are to follow on Saturday February 4th at 11:00 AM at the Andover Congregational Church, 359 Jonathan Trumbull Hwy (Rte 6) in Andover followed by a celebration of life at the Andover Fire Department located at 11 School Road. Burial will be later in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Curt’s memory may be made to the Andover Volunteer Fire Department, 11 School Road, Andover CT 06232. 

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