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LILLIAN DOWNING Obituary

Died at the age of 79 on August 28, 2004. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to spend time with her family. Survived by loving husband Robert W. Downing. Survived by six children: Peggy (Douglas) Spaight, Dr. James (Mariea) Downing, Marlene (Don) Cook, Loretta Whalen, Annette (Greg) Frenette, and Joe (Tresa) Downing. Also survived by 13 grandchildren: Melissa, Lindsay, Allison, Susie, Tyler, Mike, Robbie, Brad, Nate, Zach, Keegan, Francesca, and Piper. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday. Prayers 9 a.m. Tuesday at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort, Lincoln Park (313-928-6500). Mass 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ The Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

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Published by The Detroit News on Aug. 29, 2004.

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