Catherine Dowley, the long-lost daughter of renowned Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis. Through extensive research and interviews with family members, we have pieced together a compelling narrative that sheds light on this hidden figure in Maud Lewis’s life. Maud Lewis, born Maud Kathleen Dowley, is celebrated as one of Canada’s most cherished folk artists. Maud Lewis’ Daughter: Catherine DowleyEarly LifeCatherine Dowley was born out of wedlock to Maud Lewis in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. When Catherine learned about her biological mother, Maud Lewis, later in life, she attempted to connect with her.