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PAUL DOWNEY Obituary

DOWNEY, Paul Age 73, of Mashpee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Loving husband of Sandra (Smargon) Downey for 51 years. An amazing father to Deborah (Downey) Rogers and her husband William of Mashpee, Scott Downey and his wife Linda (Gaughran) of Medfield. Supportive and loving papa to Jessica and Matthew Downey and Heather Cassidy of Medfield. Paul was also survived by his sisters Patricia Osterberg, Maureen Tingley, and Deborah McMahon. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Paul known as "Mr. Fix it" touched the lives of many people. He truly was one of a kind. He will be missed by all. Services will be held at Schlossberg Solomon Memorial Chapel, 824 Washington Street, Canton on Sunday, June 24, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cape Cod, 311 Service Road, East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537 or a charity of your choice. Schlossberg -Solomon Chapel www.SchlossbergChapel.com 781-828-6990

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2012.

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July 2, 2012

So sorry to here about your Dad . Our condolences go out to you and all the the Family. May he rest in peace.
Rick & Gina Tarara

Peter Opanasets

July 2, 2012

Scott and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, your in my thoughts.

Steve Smargon

June 24, 2012

Aunt Sandy, Debbie, Scott, and everyone in the Downey and Smargon families,

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Paul. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,

Steve, Harmony, Elijah & Nayli

Ellen O'Malley

June 24, 2012

Mrs. Downey, Debbie & Scott, you are all in my prayers during these very difficult times. May you find peace in your hearts knowing he is safe at home . Love, Ellen

June 24, 2012

Scott, Linda. Jess, Matt. Sandy and Deb we will be praying for you all to feel God's comfort and warmth during this sad time. Love, Uncle Bob and Auntie Mary

Theresa Federico

June 23, 2012

Mrs Downey, Debbie and Scott please accept our sincere condolences in such heartfelt loss. He made alot of people smile in his lifetime and we were just a few...God Bless. Love, Theresa (Mastrorilli) Federico and Anna Mastrorilli.

Louise Stillman Weinstein

June 22, 2012

Sandy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..... Louise Stillman

Priscila Murphy

June 22, 2012

Paul was one of the kindest people that I knew. It was a pleasure to be in his company. I will miss his pipe. Sending you warm thoughts from my heart as you travel the road ahead. With all my love Priscilla

Mark Dyke

June 22, 2012

Sandy, Scott and Deb- our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Paul will live on in our hearts, memories and stories that will be shared for years to come. God bless!

Chris Donnellan

June 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Downey family at this difficult time.

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