{"id":114376,"date":"2026-03-24T16:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T05:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/former-lismore-mayor-jenny-dowell-dies-aged-75\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T01:54:49","slug":"former-lismore-mayor-jenny-dowell-dies-aged-75","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/former-lismore-mayor-jenny-dowell-dies-aged-75\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell dies aged 75"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"302\">FORMER Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell has died at her home in Goonellabah, aged 75, after a long battle with cancer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"440\">Dowell, a widely respected figure in the Northern Rivers community, had chosen voluntary assisted dying as her condition deteriorated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"589\">A death notice posted by her family on Tuesday confirmed she \u201cpassed away peacefully at her home in Goonellabah surrounded by her loving family\u201d.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"215\">Her husband Ron Dowell said in a social media post she had died peacefully at home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"732\">\u201cJenny my beautiful wife of 46 years died peacefully at home this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114206\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/i-didnt-expect-to-die-jenny-dowell-reflects-on-life-legacy-and-letting-go\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114206 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Didnt-expect-1024x538.jpg?_t=1774329647\" alt=\"READ MORE: \u201cI didn\u2019t expect to die\u201d: Jenny Dowell reflects on life, legacy and letting go\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/i-didnt-expect-to-die-jenny-dowell-reflects-on-life-legacy-and-letting-go\/\">READ MORE: \u201cI didn\u2019t expect to die\u201d: Jenny Dowell reflects on life, legacy and letting go<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dowell had served as mayor of Lismore from 2008 to 2016 and remained active in community life long after leaving elected office, including volunteering with the Red Cross during the region\u2019s flood recovery.<\/p>\n<p>In February, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/i-didnt-expect-to-die-jenny-dowell-reflects-on-life-legacy-and-letting-go\/\">she spoke openly about her terminal diagnosis<\/a> and her decision to stop treatment, saying she wanted to remain calm and in control as she prepared for the end of her life.<\/p>\n<p>Over recent weeks she had continued to attend community events where possible, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/news\/the-time-is-nigh-jenny-dowell-embraced-by-lismores-creative-community-as-she-prepares-for-voluntary-assisted-dying\/\">tribute night at Star Court Theatre<\/a> that drew hundreds of people from across the arts, local government and volunteer sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The event highlighted the breadth of her influence in Lismore, where she was known for championing cultural initiatives, environmental campaigns and inclusive approaches to civic leadership.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114204\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114204\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/news\/the-time-is-nigh-jenny-dowell-embraced-by-lismores-creative-community-as-she-prepares-for-voluntary-assisted-dying\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114204 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Time-is-nigh-1024x538.jpg?_t=1774329572\" alt=\"READ MORE: \u201cThe time is nigh\u201d: Jenny Dowell embraced by Lismore\u2019s creative community as she prepares for voluntary assisted dying\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/news\/the-time-is-nigh-jenny-dowell-embraced-by-lismores-creative-community-as-she-prepares-for-voluntary-assisted-dying\/\">READ MORE: \u201cThe time is nigh\u201d: Jenny Dowell embraced by Lismore\u2019s creative community as she prepares for voluntary assisted dying<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dowell first moved to the Northern Rivers in the early 1990s when her husband accepted a role at Southern Cross University.<\/p>\n<p>She was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after being elected mayor in 2008 but continued to serve while undergoing treatment, later mentoring other mayors and contributing to a wide range of regional organisations.<\/p>\n<p>Her involvement extended to boards and committees including the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, NORPA and suicide prevention initiatives, as well as advocacy around issues such as the Northern Rivers Rail Trail and coal seam gas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114384\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114384 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-1024x683.jpg?_t=1774332443\" alt=\"\u201cWe love you Jenny.\u201d Supporters form heart shapes with their hands during a tribute event for former Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell. Photo: LYN McCARTHY\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/We-Love-you-Jenny_audience-at-concert_Lyn-McCarthy-copy-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cWe love you Jenny.\u201d Supporters form heart shapes with their hands during a tribute event for former Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell. Photo: LYN McCARTHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2101\">Federal member for Richmond Justine Elliot paid tribute on social media, describing Dowell as \u201cone of the best mayors we have ever seen\u201d.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2167\">\u201cA titan of the Labor Party on the North Coast,\u201d Elliot wrote.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2287\">\u201cYour legacy has changed the North Coast forever. Lismore and Labor to the core. All my love to Ron and the family.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114209\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114209\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/notice-1.jpeg?_t=1774329998\" alt=\"Death notice for former Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell confirming her passing aged 75.\" width=\"600\" height=\"739\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Death notice for former Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell confirming her passing aged 75. SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2423\">A public celebration of her life will be held at The Quad on Keen Street in Lismore on March 31, with a private cremation to follow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Her family has asked that <a href=\"https:\/\/inmemory.cancercouncil.com.au\/fundraisers\/warwickbinney\/in-memory-of-jenny-dowell?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvCcxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxakF5QllJMUF3TTlaSnM0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqZvn3bzIXtQYy20Q_ON2tyYiBOjDLrNxXV8zBakWDxhk0Xf71F88xx2p5vI_aem_LQh42sn7o9CR7LSjz1CS_w\">donations be made in her memory to the Cancer Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">She is survived by her husband Ron, children Georgie, Tim and Kat, and extended members of the Adamson and Dowell families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FORMER Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell has died at her home in Goonellabah, aged 75, after a long battle with cancer. 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