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I remember an all around kind man. My condolences to his family.
Joan Zufelt
July 01, 2011 | Austin, TX


Shelburne, Vermont
JOHN H. DOWNS - SHELBURNE - John H. Downs, 91, founding partner of the law firm Downs Rachlin & Martin with offices in Burlington, died on June 28, 2011, of natural causes in Vermont Respite House in Williston. In addition to establishing Vermont's largest law firm, Mr. Downs' career included...
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Joan Zufelt
July 01, 2011 | Austin, TX
John was a wonderful person. His two rules on practicing law are equally solid rules to live by: always tell the truth and always keep your word. He was considerate; offering reassurance to us when we were struggling with our decision to leave St. J. ("try it, if you aren't happy in Burlington, come back to St. J"). Ginnie, Peter, Margaret, Tom, we share your loss, and are grateful to have known John. In every way that we knew John he was an exceptional human being.
Gary & Maureen Barnes
July 01, 2011 | South Hero, VT