John Downie

DAD,
You always said we were so much a like, the stubborn streak we both had, and the green eyes we shared. I thank you for that. You were always there for me no matter what, you were MY ROCK. I miss your hugs, and your big strong arms that always made me feel safe, you are my biggest supporter. I miss your laugh, I miss your voice talking to me on the phone, and I miss the three words you would always say to me I LOVE YOU. I feel really lucky to have had you with me for so long.
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Dear Grandpa,
I will always smile when I think of our days spent together as a family...My favorite was enjoying your beef stew (you always had extra for me to bring home in Nana's Cool Whip containers)! I love how Lindsey, Brian and I used to laugh while we watched you in the car in front of us... knowing that you were telling stories about "What used to be here" and "what is going to be there" as we watched you point from side to side at different landmarks.
I laughed...

Grandpa
I love and miss you so much.You are an inspiration to me.I remember going over to your house after school,spending weekends or a week during summer vacation.The fun we had going fishing or riding bikes together.I learned so much from you. I dont know if you had anything to do with the Red Sox but it seems like a coincidence that they finally won .I love you!!!

Love
John

Dear Billy, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. We know you will miss him greatly. We know you were a wonderful son and a great comfort to him.

Love Mary & Tom

I can't tell you how lucky we are to have had you around for as long as we did. I'm glad you had the chance to meet and bond with my children and leave them with the memories of an excited, gentle, loving grandfather you left me with. We'll miss you, grandpa.
I love you.

Love,
Melissa, Jay, Tayla and Jared

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of John Downie's family. I know from Carol's stories what a wonderfully caring man he was, and how amazing his love for his family was. God bless him and all those who mourn his passing.

Grandpa,i"ll always remember spending sundays with you as a boy and our conversations as a man. I"ll miss you.Love your grandson John Downie

To: Carol, John, Melissa, Tina & Family,

My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.

Laureen

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs Downie and the entire Downie family at the passing of this wonderful man. I know Carol and John Jr personally and have had the privilege of meeting Mr Downie in the past.