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Edward Downes Obituary

64, unexpectedly, March 11, of Chelsea, formerly of Dedham. Devoted father of Lisa E. Downes of Boston and Laura Downes Hotchkiss and her husband C. Warner Hotchkiss, IV of CT. Grandfather of Ella Butterfield Hotchkiss of CT. Brother of Henry J. Downes of MA and the late Richard Downes. Former husband of Judy (Burns) Downes of Milton. Son of the late Henry J. Downes and Mary (Walsh) Downes. Funeral Saturday, March 15, from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON at 10 am. Funeral Mass in Most Blessed Trinity Chapel, B.C. Law School Campus, Center St., Newton at 11 o'clock. Interment private. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Ed's name may be sent to the MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 S. Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. For online guest book, obit and directions please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com Chapman, Cole & Gleason of Milton 617 696 6612

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2008.

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john warren

May 16, 2008

So very surprised and saddened to hear of Eddie's passing. Still have the wonderful memories of times together in Dedham.

dick and nancy ridder

March 16, 2008

laura and lisa
thinking of you at this time in the loss of your dad. we had fun times with ed

richard connon

March 15, 2008

Dear Harry: Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Eddie. Extend our sympathy's to his children. God Bless. Rich and Sue Connon

Kevin Cronin

March 14, 2008

I will never forget his kindness to John Cail.

Quentin Walsh

March 14, 2008

I feel so sad particularly for the family.

Jule Frechette

March 14, 2008

Mr. Downes was a wonderful, wonderful person. He always had a big smile and great stories to tell. I am so sorry to you all for your loss. We will always love Eddie and will keep him in our hearts forever.

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