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Martha Downs Obituary

DOWNS, Martha (Darling) Of Stoneham, Dec 12. Beloved wife of John W. "Jack" Downs. Loving mother of John W. Downs, Jr. & wife Marianne of Winchester, Jean M. O'Halloran & husband John of Stoneham & Jeffrey M. Downs & wife Elizabeth of Dover, NH. Sister of Frederick Darling of Townsend, Carolyn Cummings of Lynn & Norma Darling of McDaid, TX. Devoted grandmother of Meaghan, Bridget, John, Tim, Garrett, James & Scott. Cousin of Robert, Richard & Ralph Powers, Phyllis Pearson and the late Raymond Powers & Marguerite Lane. Funeral from the McDonald- Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St., STONEHAM, Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10:00. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday 4-8 PM. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Martha's name may be made to the Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Middlesex East Hospice, 607 North Ave., Wakefield, MA 01880. For obituary/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2008.

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December 16, 2008

Jeannie, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patty Chines

Kimberly (Downs) Gawlak

December 15, 2008

Dear Cousin John & family,
My condolences to all of you on your loss. May it comfort you to know that her spirit is watching over all of you now, and always.
Much love,
Kimberly Downs Gawlak & Family
Stamford, CT
(Cousin Fred's eldest daughter, and DOWNS family historian.)

Jim McKinnon

December 15, 2008

Jack, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Jim and Jean McKinnon.

Laura Agostino

December 15, 2008

Jack, Maryanne & Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Jack's mom. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Love
(Laura, Arthur, Carla & Artie)

Andrea and Scott Sabbag-Lynch

December 14, 2008

Dear Mr. Downs,
I have so many memories of Martha...whether it be seeing her with my mom in the SHS office, or our weeks up in York I will cherrish those memories forever. She was a wonderful woman and I feel blessed and honored to have known her. May the wonderful, fun loving memories help you and your family through this time of sorrow. All our love and condolences.

Elaine Moore

December 14, 2008

To Jack & family, I am so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. she was a great lady. She fought hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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