John Edward Downes's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2024 in New Britain, Connecticut

John Edward Downes

1936 - January 1, 2024

New Britain, Connecticut

John Edward Downes's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2024 in New Britain, Connecticut

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John Edward Downes

1936 - January 1, 2024

New Britain, Connecticut

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John Edward Downes Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Edward Downes (New Britain, Connecticut), who passed away, on January 1, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his sister Eleanor Mabee Downes; and his grandson Finnegan Kelly. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Lynch Downes; his children, Patrick (Allison Hudson Downes), Maribeth (Greg Macko), John (Kim Downes), Susan (Mark Bavaro), Eleanor Kelly and Carrie (Peter Cerrato); his grandchildren, Christian, Ryan, Amelia Downes, Lexie, Gregory Macko, John, Erin, Matthew Downes, Grace, Dominic, Lucas Bavaro, Elizabeth, Frances Cerrato, Dillon, Tatum and Shane Kelly; and his great grandchild Cecilia Bavaro Loveday.

Special Care- HFSC.org;2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain CT, 06053, (Donate to HFSC | Hospital for. Special Care (https://hfsc.org)) and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 3 Columbus Circle, 15th Floor, NY, NY 10019 in honor of John and his angelic grandchild Finn, who he joins now in heaven.

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January 4, 2024

Bill McFarland wrote a sympathy message

“Our famous New Year's Eve will always be a fond memory. So sorry for your loss. Love, Bill”


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January 4, 2024

Joseph Mulligan wrote a sympathy message

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the great, very active members of our Notre Dame Class of 1959, Joe Downes. May he rest in peace, and rise in glory! Joseph P. Mulligan President, ND Class of 1959”


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Fri

Jan 05

Visitation

Farrell Funeral Home
110 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051

Sat

Jan 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Paul's Church
485 Alling St, Berlin, CT 06037

Sat

Jan 06

Burial

Maple Cemetery
1165 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, CT 06037

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