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Naomi Downes Obituary
Age 80, of Seaford, DE, died Friday February 3, 2012, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Seaford.
Born in Laurel, DE the daughter of the late Marian James and Richard Walmsley, she was a homemaker.
June was a life time member of the Ladies Auxiliary Virgil Wilson Post 4961 Veterans of Foreign Wars, a life time member of the Ladies Auxiliary Blades Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the AMVETS Auxiliary, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1728 Ladies Auxiliary in Seaford. She was a member of St Luke's Episcopal Church.
She is survived by 2 sons, Gary J. Downes of Lewes, and Brian L. Downes of Seaford; a daughter, Stephanie D. Riley of Seaford; 2 sisters, Marian W. Monaco and Justilienna Beard of Seaford; 3 grandchildren, Julie Brown, Michael Riley, Beth Dizel, and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Downes in 1994.
Services wil be Thursday February 9, at 2 pm in WATSON-YATES FUNERAL HOME, Front & King Streets, Seaford, DE, where friends may call Wednesday evening February 8, from 7-9 pm. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery Laurel, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Blades Volonteer Fire Company 200 East 5th Street Blades, DE 19973; or to Loyal Order of Moose 1728 22759 Bridgeville Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973.
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Memories and Condolences
for Naomi Downes
There was nothing Steve and I looked forward to more than seeing Miss June on Karaoke nights. Steve loved singing Whose Your Daddy to June
Trudy Lane
February 11, 2012
Ronnie Russell
February 10, 2012
Stephanie,
I was saddened to hear about your mom's passing. It made me pause and think back to many good times that we had when we were much younger. We are never really prepared to lose our loved ones (especially those who have been with us our entire lives). Even though I was not around your mom during the past number of years, I'm sure that she lived life to the fullest measure. You will always have the great memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tiffany (Bailey) Myers
February 9, 2012
She will be missed. She was the neighborhood mom/grandmom back in Johnson's Development. I have a lot of memories of her being there when my own parents weren't. Prayers and condolences go out to the family.
nori herrick
February 8, 2012
To june downs family sorry for your lost we will miss her dearly she was a fun lady to be around the firehouse with
February 8, 2012
June and my mom (Gerdy Anderton) have been friends for about 50 years. I remember June when, as a kid I would go with my mom to the bowling alley in Seaford. She was always so much fun with a lively spirit that will live on in our hearts. My condolences go out to June's family and many friends. Debbie Busby
February 7, 2012
To June's family,
I have known June all of my life through my mom, Irma Ellis, whom we lost 2 years ago this past Sunday. They were friends for many years and bowled together when I was growing up. June never changed, except for getting nicer and funnier. God bless you all and just know she's in heaven with all her friends she has lost, probably laughing and having a great time!
Laura Ellis, Laurel
Dina Hopkins
February 7, 2012
Stephanie, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing..I will really miss seeing her and your aunt Marion shopping till they dropped at Peebles
My thoughts are with u and your family!
Bruce Baker
February 6, 2012
It is so sad to hear of Junes passing, but thankfully those that knew her have memories to look back on. Rest in peace June you will be missed.
Marie & Paul Higley
February 6, 2012
To June's Family - My husband and I had the honor of knowing Miss June since 1999. I thank God every day for the gift of having her in my life. She was always there with a smile and a laugh. God took her home and Heaven is in for a GOOD TIME. We will see you again my friend but until then we will remember all the fun times we shared. All our thoughts and prayers go out to all of us left behind. Paul & Marie Higley, Laurel, DE
I love you June Downes
Blanche "Dukes" Killen-Jones
February 6, 2012
February 6, 2012
Stephanie,so sorry to read about your Mothers death. It is never easy to lose your parents. Hold on to your memories they will last forever. Praying that the Lord will give you peace and strength through this difficult time. Susan Mason, Smithfield, VA
Robert & Ruth Griffith
February 6, 2012
With Sympathy to June's Family
We were shocked and saddened to here the news of June's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
Joyce Walmsley Pepper
February 6, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy to June's family and friends at this time of sorrow. When I was growing up, June got me through some tough times with her compassion and humor. I will never forget her.
February 6, 2012
Julie and Beth
So sorry for your loss. I know she meant the world to both of you. She will forever live in your Hearts.
Diane Roberts and Family
Sue and Billy Joseph
February 6, 2012
My husband and I were blessed to know June as long as we can remember.She was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. She now has the angels in heaven laughing.
BECKY KENTON
February 6, 2012
My sincerest sympathies and prayers are with June's family in this trying time. June was one of the nicest people I know and she will be sadly missed by all. She has a wonderful family and a million friends that will miss her, but I think she had a great life and lived life to the fullest.
Allen Riley
February 6, 2012
Our sincerest sympathies, thoughts & prayers are with all June's family at this most difficult time. She was a fun loving person always giving & sharing. Cherish all your wonderful memories for no one can take those away, or the love she had in her heart.
God Bless you all. Allen & Diana Riley
RIC & DEBBIE MARVEL
February 6, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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