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for Mary Downing
Dee (Dashanelle)
July 5, 2025
2025 and still thinking of you, Ms. Downing...
You are forever loved
April 5, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Mary, God Bless and rest her soul. Please accept my heartfelt condolences...Tish (Anita's Sister)
Peter Nadeau
October 30, 2012
My thought and prayers go out to the Downing family. My family grew up with the Downing family on Berkely street. I will never forget the big grey house they lived in. It is very sad that Mary has passsed away at a young age. My thoughts and prayers will always be with Walter and his sisters may Mary rest in peace.
Love Always
Peter Nadeau Jr and Family
Paul Devine
July 5, 2012
I just heard that Mary passed away. I will remember Mary as a sweet, intelligent, gentle woman, who did not judge others harshly. My deepest sympathies to all of her family & friends.
June 12, 2012
I miss you, but love you very much Ms. Downing. Your teachings will always live within me:)
- Jade Perez(Jersey City,NJ)
Margaret McDonald
May 19, 2012
Mary was a lovely person. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that her joy lives on through her students.
Patti Sampson
April 19, 2012
It is with great sadness to read of your sister's passing. I have many fond memories of Mary and her family (Catherine, Lizzie, Walter & Michael) on Berkeley Street. My thoughts are with you - Patti Sampson
mona zaki
April 5, 2012
we miss you Ms. Downing!!.. we love you soo much! r.i.p.. gone but never ever forgotten
katy Downey
March 29, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending my thoughts and love to the Downing family.
shaquia jones
March 28, 2012
MARY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU I WILL ALWAYS CONSIDER YOU AS MY SECOND MOM
Sandy Shea
March 27, 2012
Michael, Walter, Katherine & Lizzie,
I am so sorry to hear about Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Juliet Ariel
March 27, 2012
I love Mary so much! She was the best teacher I ever had in my whole life! I trusted her and she was the only person I would let read ANY of my writing! I will miss her so much! I pray for her everyday and hope that her heaven is EXACTLY the way she wanted it to be! I will see you again one day Mary. I love you!
Heidi DiMatteo
March 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss!!!!!! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Clair Cronia
March 27, 2012
We here on Hornby Island are sending our thoughts and prayers to Thomas and Mary's family and friends. Heartbroken is what we are but full of wonderful memories of her time here directing our motley crew to rave reviews in not one but two major theatre productions. She was simply the best. Take heart, dear ones, she will direct us all again one fine day. Blessed Be our Mary.
Lynne Bond
March 27, 2012
Mary was a mentor. I met her when I was 19, and the influence she had on my life was profound. More than any one single person I have ever known, she had the ability to help one see one's own potential and believe in it. She truly embodied grace and passion, a rare combination. I will miss her deeply. And remember her always.
--Lynne Elizabeth Bond
Sheniya Griffith
March 26, 2012
Mary was my ELA teacher. she was kind to all her students and loved them all equally. each day when the students came into her class she made our day. Mary loved to right and shared her writing to her class. she was good friends with all the teachers and had a good spirit. people who never knew her just instinctively clung to her like a magnet. Mary is the person people look up too. all the student and staff who knew her miss her and will always hold her dear. Mary i hope to see you again one day in heaven
Jennifer Contogeorgos
March 26, 2012
Going to miss you, Mar. I know that I'll see you in heaven, beautiful lady.
Michael Knell
March 26, 2012
Walter,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you with the passing of Mary.
May her spirit shine eternally through you & your family and through your actions.
God bless
The Knell Brothers
Valentina Ulloa
March 25, 2012
I'm going to miss Mary. I love the fact that she thought that the students at bcs were her children.
Christina Meluso
March 24, 2012
You will be sorely missed, but your beautiful spirit and legacy will live on in the many, and I mean many, lives you've touched. Your selflessness towards your colleagues and students will forever echo in my mind. I extend my sincere condolences to all who love Mary.
Jennifer Baez
March 24, 2012
Mary was the best teacher i've had. I'm truly going to miss her. She helped me understand the meaning of words and I apreciate her for
it. Just thinking of the memories I have of her make me want to cry.
Diana Saavedra
March 24, 2012
Mary inspired everyone and me. She inspired me to write a book. Mary and I created the first chapter of the book. I told her that she would be the first to read it. Now if i ever get the chance, I will personally go to her and read it to her.
Pat Hayes
March 24, 2012
Wish I could be there with all of you. I am with you in my heart. Love to all of you.
Nana Pat
Kathryne Andujar
March 24, 2012
Mary was my 6th grade english teacher, being in her class and her presence was always a delight , she had nothing but positive thoughts to share with us , my condolences to anyone dealing with her loss
Rhonda Blair
March 24, 2012
I was a teacher of Mary's at Hampshire, and have such warm memories of her. She was a true light in the universe. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Peg Pisani
March 24, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to Mary's family. Our son was one of her students in the last class she taught at Learning Community. He loved her dearly and admired her completely. We thank you, Mary, for your dedication to our childrens' minds and souls. You remain always in our hearts.
Peg Pisani (mother of Jody Giani)
Alice Conlin
March 24, 2012
Mary Downing lives on in the memories of her classmates who will not forget her spark and joy.
E. A.
March 24, 2012
My sincere condolence to the family and friends of Mary Downing. May your life be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ecclesiastes 7:1
March 24, 2012
Walter,
Hope you find peace in your moment of grief old friend. Be Well. Your fiend Victor Canino
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