Nancy D. Downs

November 26, 1937 - September 7, 2025 (87 years old)

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November 26, 1937 - September 7, 2025 (87 years old)

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

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Nancy D. Downs Obituary

Name: Lying in state
Start: 2025-09-19T13:30:00
End: 2025-09-19T14:00:00
Location: St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy D. Downs of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, born in Zanesville, Ohio, who passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy D. Downs to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Adrian Durant and Theresa Durant; her husband Marshall; and her son Kevin. She is survived by: her children, Patricia O'Connell (Glenn), Michael Downs (Jennifer) and Brian Downs (Danielle); her brother John Durant (Nancy); her grandchildren, Kaitlin, Ryan (Stephanie), Justin, Joseph, Thomas, Samantha, Allison and Christopher; her great grandchildren, James and Raelynn; and her nephews, Joseph (Molly), John (Deborah), Michael (Nicole) and Thomas (Rachael).

Memorial in Nancy's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org. or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, https://www.cskdetroit.org.

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September 17, 2025

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September 17, 2025

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“In loving memory of Nancy D. Downs, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Love the Durants- Tom, Rachael, and Family”

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September 18, 2025

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“I have very fond memories of Aunt Nancy from childhood through adulthood. She and Uncle Marshall raised four great children I am proud to have as cousins. Aunt Nancy was a role model in her faith, and exemplary in her work ethic and integrity. On behalf of the entire Birch family we offer our heartfelt condolences and love to all the members of the Downs and Durant families. Heaven is now a little brighter with Nancy’s presence. — Joe & Molly Birch and family”

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Sep 19

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St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church
157 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church
157 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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