Ellen Joanne Downey's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2023 in East China Township, Michigan

Ellen Joanne Downey

June 27, 1948 - June 2, 2023 (74 years old)

East China Township, Michigan

Ellen Joanne Downey's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2023 in East China Township, Michigan

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Ellen Joanne Downey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellen Joanne Downey (East China Township, Michigan), born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 2, 2023 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Joanne Downey to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Robert Bayer and Virginia Bayer (Germain); and her sister Shirley Bethell. She is survived by : her children, DJ Downey (Patti) of Fair Haven, Emily Solomon (Jon) of Cottrellville Township and Eric Krause of Indiana; her grandchildren, Arianna, Ian, Olivia, Nathan, Alaina, Axel, Dylan and Colton; and the father of her children Doug Downey of Port Huron.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospitals or Disabled American Veterans.

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June 9, 2023

Janice Powers lit a candle

“My dearest friend of 62 years, you will forever be in my heart and I will miss you for the rest of my days. My life was better for having you in it, I will cherish all of our great memories always.”


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June 6, 2023

Karen Van Dale wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to know Ellen is gone. She was a lovely, lively, smart woman I enjoyed knowing. I will never forget her smile and her humor.”


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