OBITUARY
GEORGE THOMAS DOWNEY
September 4, 1931 – May 20, 2017

As we celebrate the life of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and exceptional friend, the memories that we have made together is what we will hold in our hearts forever. On Saturday, May 20, 2017 surrounded by family George Downey passed away peacefully at Dr. Charles. L. LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 85 years. George was the son of the late John & Maude Downey. He was predeceased by his brothers Frank, Edward, Raymond, Leo and sister Rose Brake and sweet grandchildren Shianne and Kyle Barry. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories is his wife Marie of 60 incredible years. A proud father, he will be forever missed and fondly remembered by his children Rita (Bernie) Gale O'Regans, John Downey Port Dover ON, Diane (Victor) Walmsley Scarborough ON, Maureen (Charles) Barry Kippens NL, Clyde (Donna) Downey Ajax ON, George (Lauri Bouvier) Downey Warman SK, Karen (Marven Payne) Downey Port aux Basques NL, David (Charlene) Downey St. Phillip's NL and Susan (Brian) Fiander Mount Uniacke NS. Poppy Downey will always remain in the hearts of his 17 grandchildren Tammy, Jeremy, Cheryl, Sheila-Marie, Candace, Justin, Marc, Dylan, Robyn, Brandon, Bradley, Jennifer, Evan, Jack, Sam, Madison, Liam, and 10 great grandchildren Reid, Hailey, Jackson, Caiden, Temperance, Keaira, Bishop, Kingsley, Harrison and Lennon who loved him so very much. George also leaves to mourn his brothers Augustus, Thomas, Michael, Hyacinth and sisters Margaret O'Gorman and Theresa Prosser. He will be fondly missed by his brother and sisters in law, a large circle of nephews and nieces and many wonderful friends. George was an avid outdoorsman who loved to spend time hunting, fishing and was always ready for a competitive game of cards with family and friends. For those blessed to have him in their lives, they will always remember the time they spent together and the laughs had by all which is what he truly enjoyed the most. Visitation took place on Monday, May 22, 2-4 & 7-9 pm from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Upper Ferry where the Mass of Christian Burial took place on Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m. with Father Andrew White officiating. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in his memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts