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Edith Downing Obituary

DOWNING - Edith, "Mimi", on October 18, 2008, age 93, longtime resident of East Norwich, LI. Beloved wife of the late Walter P. Loving mother of Nancy Brown, and the late Richard G. and Paul. Devoted mother-in-law of Marlene and Brenda. Cherished grandmother of ten. Proud greatgrandmother of eight. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, LI Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 10am in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Brookville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the ALS Association of Greater NY, 116 John St., New York, NY 10038 would be appreciated. For further information, please visit www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Sandra Feirman

October 21, 2008

Mimi you loved so many things, including Newsday. It is sad to see your obituary here for me. You lived a loonngg blessed life. You gave me all goodness in life. You're the best grandmother anyone could ask for. Your life, love, memories will live forever in my memory and heart. I love you forever and always. Sandy

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