1918 - 2013

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hedley "Blinkers" Downton announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Center in Grand Falls-Windsor on September 1, 2013 at the age of 94. Blinkers was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion; 125 NFLD Squadron RAF and Allied Air Forces association; Union Jack Club - London. He retired from Abitibi. Predeceased by his wife, Bernie. Left with fond and loving ­memories are his sons: Hedley Jr. (Jane) of Suffern, N.Y., USA and Kieron (Lorraine) of Grand Falls-Windsor. Also leaving to mourn are: brother, Roland; sister, Janet; grandchildren: Ryan (Texas), Keelan (Virginia) and Regan (New York). Father William Hearn ­conducted the funeral service at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on September 7, 2013. Pallbearers were Dennis Downton, Bill Bradbury, Prince Ajiboye, Gord Davis, Geof Ireland and Don Pitman. Honorary ­pallbearer was Joe Downton and Mac Dean. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes. To light a memorial candle, leave a condolence or listen to the funeral service, please visit us at www.centralfuneralhomes.ca