George M. Dowd, formerly of Wheaton and Indian Head Park, age 98. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Lafferty; loving father of Barbara Simpson, James (Jean) Dowd, Mark (Lynn) Dowd and Paul (Linda) Dowd; grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of 17; dear brother of the late Eleanor (late Carl) and the late Lorraine; brother-in-law of Tom (Janet) Lafferty, the late Peggy (Bill) Mueller and the late Michael Lafferty. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hesed House Homeless Shelter (www.hesedhouse.org) appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.