Damon M. Downey
1933-2019
Trusting in a loving Heavenly Father, the family of Damon
McKay Downey announces his passing at home while surrounded by family
on October 19, 2019. Born in Curryville, NB on April 11,
1933, he was the son of Guy Vernon Downey and Cora Dolores (McKay)
Downey and husband of Alice Louise (Thompson)
Downey.
Damon was employed by CN Rail for the first half of his
career while living in Moncton and Fredericton and finished as a
financial advisor with Investors Group in Saint John. In his younger
years, his leisure time was spent singing bass with the
“Barbershoppers”, growing vegetables, playing badminton and
baseball, coaching and umpiring. Damon served in many ways;
including leadership, playing piano/organ in his church and in his
community. In his later years he enjoyed organizing church
suppers. His more recent passions were watching the Toronto
Blue Jays and making a variety of jellies and jams. His
greatest joy came from family gatherings, especially family
dinners.
In addition to his wife, Alice Louise (Thompson), Damon is
survived by his children Kelly Galbraith, Darren (Tina), Lisa Pattison
(George), Heidi Kelly (Tim) and Damon {Chip} (Michelle); step-children
Barry Short (Carol), Lynn Roy (Mike); sister Dolores (Roland);
grandchildren Meredith, Zachary and Mackenzie Galbraith, Andrew
Greenwood, Caroline, Brooke and Kaylia Downey, Logan, Dax, Chaya
Philips, Kade and Jacob Pattison, Maddison Correa, Reece &
Jack Kelly, Dara, Cora, Brya, Ayva, Ella and Sofie-Lynn; step
grandchildren Kendall, Keith, Emilie, Stephanie, Michael, and
honourary grandchildren Lindsay and Joe; also cherished are great
grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
Damon was predeceased by his brothers Vernon (Marilyn),
Walter (Linda), nephew Darrell & niece Dawn.
Visitation will be held on October 22, 2019 from 5-8
p.m. and the funeral on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at 2:00
p.m. Both the visitation and funeral will be held
at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 177 Villa Drive,
Hampton.
A private interment will take place at Hampton Rural
Cemetery. Donations in Damon’s memory may be made
to Hampton-Piggs Peak Partnership, Hampton Food Basket, or to a
charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the
family and memorial donations may be made through Reid’s
Funeral Home, to whom arrangements have been
entrusted. www.reidsfh.com
or (506-832-5541)
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Death notice for the town of: Hampton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick