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BRIAN DOWNING Obituary

DOWNING, Brian P. Of Weymouth, died February 7, 2015. Brian was a graduate of Weymouth High School and also a member of the Weymouth Lodge of Elks. Beloved son of Donna M. (Gilbert) Downing and her boyfriend, Thomas Delahunt of Weymouth. Son of the late Paul B. Downing. Brother of Laurin M. Downing of Weymouth, and Dennis M. Downing and his wife, Lisa of Mesa, AZ. Uncle of Cameron P. Downing. Grandson of Lillian Downing of Arlington. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02110 See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 11 to Feb. 15, 2015.

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Peggy Hurley

February 21, 2015

My condolences to my friend Laurin and her family in the sad passing of her brother Brian. He is resting in Peace. God and the Angels are watching over him.

Joan Downing-Ryan

February 17, 2015

Brian was my parent's first grandchild and our first nephew. As a child, Brian was a very energetic, bouncy young boy who loved to have fun and make people smile. His love of laughter continued as he grew into the man we all knew. A gentle, sensitive man who always made us laugh with his quick wit and great sense of humor. Brian, we will miss your kind heart and sweet nature. You will always be loved and remembered. May you rest in peace.
Love, Auntie Joan xxoo

February 17, 2015

Dear Donna,
I was so, so sorry to hear about your dear Brian. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Judy Morris

Robert Ryan

February 17, 2015

Brian you had nothing but gentleness in your heart. A good cigar, a good laugh and witty banter. The guys and girls at Star sales miss you and we miss you.
Aunt Joan & Uncle Bob

February 17, 2015

We were all so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was always such a pleasure to be around and always so patient. We'll all miss him.
Sadly, The Staff at the SSH Wound Center

February 15, 2015

Dear Donna and Tom. I am so sorry to hear of your truly sad loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Diane Benedict Gaughran.

Margaret & John McKenna

February 15, 2015

Brian your one of the sweetest people I ever had the honor of meeting , RIP my friend <3 xoxo

Chuck Palmer

February 15, 2015

Brian was always there at the Weymouth Elks when I played there. Always a smile and a handshake....and a "glad your back Chucky." From the Palmer Family to the Downing family, please accept our heart felt condolences and prayers.

February 14, 2015

Dear Downing Family... I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray your happy memories of him bring you comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead. Christine Kane-Morganelli ( former classmate from WSHS)

Gary Constantino

February 14, 2015

Im so sorry for your loss. Brian will be missed greatly. He was a caring guy and old high school classmate. Just saw him at our 30th reunion. So sad !!! Rest in peace my friend . So sorry I missed the wake. I would have been there for sure but just found out today on the 14th he passed on the 7th. So sorry......RIP...

Frannie xerokostas

February 14, 2015

You were always the sweetest guy . We will miss you Brian , Rest in Peace ... Your Friends ,
Yianni & Frannie Xerokostas
And the Crew of Olympic Pizza

georgette carlson

February 14, 2015

brian and i worked together at dimarinos bakery, and he was just a peach. do any thing for you. may you r.i.p

claire morrissey

February 14, 2015

miss you brian my friend

elaine spileos

February 14, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Brian touched many peoples lives. We are honored to have called him FRIEND ! The Spileos Family

February 14, 2015

miss you Brian, see you at the hour of 11

February 13, 2015

My deepest sympathy! Brian was a great friend who always made me smile! I will miss him so much!
Annemarie Kelley

Stevie #3016

February 13, 2015

Brian was a Great guy, a True Elk, and a Friend who will be missed.

Jack Grenon

February 12, 2015

I used to sit and chat with Brian at lunch when we were in high school,he always had a smile or a corny joke that would make you smile too even if you were having a lousy day. Rest in peace Brian you will be missed. Dennis and Laurin you and your family are n my thoughts.

Larry

February 12, 2015

One of the best people you could ever meet... I remember smokin the tires on Hickery hill in the Barracuda over and again with you, laughing as the smoke filled the air... Rest in peace my friend, save me a good seat on the other side, you'll be missed by many on this one. :'(

Ann Mahoney Foster

February 12, 2015

Rest in peace Brian. You will be missed ??

Karen Allen

February 11, 2015

Rest in Peace Brian. Thoughts and Prayers to your family. Karen Lang a former classmate

Eileen (Healy) McNally

February 11, 2015

The downing family, I'm so sorry for your loss of Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you all thru this difficult time. Brian was a great kid when were growing up. I'm thinking of you all.

Ken Healy

February 11, 2015

Brian had a wonderful way about him. Growing up in the neighborhhod he would drive the group around and always had a laugh to share. He will be remembered as a caring man and a kind heart. My sincere sympathies go out to the Downing family he will be missed.

Denise Hagerty

February 11, 2015

Sorry for your loss, God Bless him and Hold him tight in his arms. Love, the Healy Family from South Weymouth.

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