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Ellen Downey Obituary

DOWNEY-Ellen "Sis' (Beamish) Of Buffalo, NY, November 8, 2007; beloved wife of the late James Downey; loving mother of Mary Ellen Downey; dear sister of Geraldine (late Patrick) Gibbons, William (late Nancy), Richard (Louise), Robert (Jeanne), James (Marie) Beamish, Dorothy McGuire and the late Barbara; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 2286 South Park Ave. where Funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Holy Family at 9:30. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.occonellfh.net.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2007.

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Jeanne Piacente

November 15, 2007

Dear Maryellen, As difficult as it is for you right now we sincerely hope you find peace in knowing how much your mother loved you. You have so many of her traits which is so apparent in your many close family members and friends. Please know that we are only a phone call away for anything that you might need, even if it is only a shoulder. I smile everytime I think of her and those beautiful blue eyes...she would want us to remain close...let's do that.
Love,
Jeanne & Frank

Mary Catherine Strack Borders

November 13, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of Sis's death. I have such fond memories of her and of the times we spent together at my grandmother's house.

Renee and Billy King

November 10, 2007

Jim and Marie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

CHARLIE BUCHANAN

November 10, 2007

DEAR JIM AND DICK SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLANCES HOPR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE WELL OTHERWISE?

YOUR PAST WORKER BUT FRIEND

James Beamish

November 10, 2007

Beloved Sister. We will miss you. Be at peace. Jimmy & Marie

Nancy Lee Beamish

November 10, 2007

Dear Maryellen: I'm so grateful to have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. (and Dad) I know how much they both adored you. I hope all your memories help you get through this very difficult time. I wish I could be there to give you a hug. They would want you to move on and be happy and I know you can do that. Your in my thoughts and prayers, Love, Nancy Lee.

frances kempf

November 10, 2007

my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dale Covino

November 10, 2007

I have/had known members of the Beamish family for years when I lived in S. Buffalo. I am sorry for your loss and my sympathies go out to all.

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