William Milton Downs Obituary

We bid farewell to William Milton Downs of Sackville, New Brunswick, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 10, 2026. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Downs and Margaret Downs (Pratt); his wife Marilyn; his siblings, Thomas, Gary (Audrey) and Ann Smith; and his siblings-in-law, Sheila Downs, Lori Legassick, Elmer Needle, Doug Smith and Keith Fury.

He is survived by: his sons, Bruce Downs of Riverview, NB, Kevin Downs (Charlene) of Mount Uniacke, NS and Jeffrey Downs (Cindy) of Stellarton, NS; his stepchildren, Susan Folkins (Kevin Feary) of Calgary, AB, Allen O'Hanley (Alison) of Cadman's Corner, NB, Christopher O'Hanley of Hampton, NB, Jeffrey O'Hanley (Nancy) of Hampton, NB, David O'Hanley (Donna) of Garnett Settlement, NB, Stephen O'Hanley (Lisa) of Moncton, NB and Kelly O'Hanley (James Wells) of Baie Verte, NB; his grandchildren, Caitlyn, Jamie, Thomas, Jeremy, Justine, Shelley, Kim, Andrew, Alex, Melanie, Kristen, Alyssa, Chad, Breanne, Sarah, Nikki, Amanda, Jacob and Sophie; his sister Mary Needle; and his siblings-in-law, Linda Fury, Virginia Tingley (Austin), Rosalie Landry (Edgar), Stephen Etter (Debi) and Peter Legassick. He is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the St. Mark's ACW, the Drew Nursing Home, or a charity of your choice.