It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Augustus James Downey announces his passing at the Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre in Port aux Basques, NL on Thursday, February 8th, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Born in O'Regan's, NL, Augustus was the son of the late John and Maude Downey. He was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law Annie and Henry Collier, infant son, and Jim (Beatrice) Smith who was always there for Gus and stepped up to raise him and became a father figure to him which molded Gus to be the person he was throughout life, mentoring him and shaping his values of how to be a good human being. He was also predeceased by his brothers Edward Downey, Frank (Annie) Downey, Raymond (Ida) Downey, George Downey, Leo Downey and sister Rose (Carl) Brake; sisters-in-laws Mary (Roy) Pink, Elizabeth (Frank) Macdonald, Pearl (George) Samms, Susan (Thomas) Hillard; brother-in-law’s James (Meta) Collier, Thomas (Blanche) Collier, Joseph Collier, Clifford (Dulcie) Collier, Charlies (Elizabeth) Collier, Bernard O'Gorman, Randolph Prosser, Cecil Osmond; grandson John Downey; granddaughter Kathleen Downey. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories the love of his life Blanche of 60 years marriage; his sons and daughters Leo (Kathleen) Downey, Cindy (Paul) McIntyre both of Cape Anguille, NL, Joy (Andre') LeDrew of Woodville, NL, Shane (Janice) Downey of North Sydney, NS, Allan (Sabrina) Downey of Port aux Basques, NL; fourteen (14) grandchildren, nine (9) great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Alma (Johnny T) Hillard of Cape Anguille, NL, Vivian Osmond of Port aux Basques, NL, Florence Collier of Stephenville, NL, Marie Downey of O'Regan's, NL, Winnie Downey of Codroy, NL; brothers Hyacinth (Mary) Downey of Dryden, ON, Thomas Downey and Micheal (Ruth) Downey both of O'Regan's, NL; sisters Margaret O'Gorman of Stephenville, NL, Theresa Prosser of Sydney, NS. Gus’s love for life was contagious and people were drawn to him. He loved outdoor life, working on the farm and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Some of his greatest joys was the time spent with his family. In keeping with Augustus' wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation took place on Sunday, February 11th from 7-9 pm from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Upper Ferry where the Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, February 12th at 2 pm with Father Lee Lainey and Rev. Harold Harvey officiating. Interment to follow at a later date. Flowers graciously accepted and donations in his memory can be made to the Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, NL. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques NL, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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