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Barney Downey

Barney Downey

Passed on: May 14th, 2015

DOWNEY
Barney
(May 22, 1919 - May 14, 2015)
Stephenville, NL
It is with saddened hearts that we share the passing of a wonderful man, a devote husband, a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and a wonderful friend to all who met him. Barney Downey, born May 22, 1919, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Western Health - Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital - where he worked for 47 years before retiring in 1983. Barney will be dearly missed by his wife of almost 69 years, Carmel Russell Downey, his son Donald (Jenny) of St. Fintan's, NL, his daughters Debbie Roberts Baker (predeceased and Tony also predeceased) Wanda Bottoset (Elso) of Windsor, ON, Lonnie Jason (Ron), Pam Mergl (John) of Niagara Falls, ON, and Celeste Downey (Jack/Mike McIsaac) of Oakville, ON, many grandchildren/great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Born in Stephenville Crossing, the son of Frank Downey of Codroy Valley and Margaret Hawkins of Stephenville Crossing, Barney raised his family in Stephenville when the Cottage Hospital relocated in 1968. Barney enjoyed the outdoor life. He would hunt with his sons-in-law, Tony Roberts and Ron Jason, fished whenever he could and spent as much time at his cabin as possible with his family. Visitation will take place at Russell's Funeral Home in Stephenville on Sunday May 17th 7-9 and Monday May 18th 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral Service will take place at St. Stephen's Church Stephenville on Tuesday May 19th at 10 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery.

 

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