Charlton: Paul R. Dowgiert, 93, of Northside Rd., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 6th, after an illness.

His wife of 57 years, Joan F. (Welsh) Dowgiert, passed away in 2014.  He leaves his two sons, Phillip A. Dowgiert of Chicopee and Timothy J. Dowgiert and his wife Anna Ronderos of Charlton; his daughter, Rebecca K. Dowgiert of Charlton; and his granddaughter, Madeleine Dowgiert of Charlton.  He was predeceased by his brother Henry Dowgiert and his two sisters, Pauline Cusson and Alfrieda Dowgiert.  He was born in Worcester the son of Anthony and Bella (Sobolewska) Dowgiert.  Paul received his Bachelors degree from Clark University in Worcester.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War era.

Paul was a Professional Artist and a longtime Art Teacher.  He began teaching art at Burncoat Junior High in Worcester and went on to teach for the towns of Brimfield, Brookfield and Wales, and later Charlton High School, and retiring after teaching several years at Oxford Junior High School.  Paul created his art in many different mediums and in recent years he specialized in stained glass art.  He would set up a booth to sell his art for several years at the annual Town of Charlton Old Home Day Celebration.  He also taught stain glass classes at night at Bay Path Vocational High School in Charlton.  Paul enjoyed gardening, a pastime that helped him unwind after work.

Paul's funeral service and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.