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Hedly Norman "Blinkers" Downton

Passed on: September 1st, 2013

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 Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor on Sept. 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 Sept. 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

 

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