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JOHN DOWNING Obituary

DOWNING, John R. "Jack" Of Framingham, May 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Beth A. (Oppici) Downing. Devoted father of: Rachel A. DeForge and her husband Gregg of Wells, Maine; dear brother of: Denise Downing of Medway, Bill Downing & his wife Margie of Florida and Dennis Downing & his wife Pearl of Calif., also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours Monday, May 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Boyle Bros. Funeral Home, 173 Union Ave., FRAMINGHAM, with a brief prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Interment is private and will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in his name to: the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late 34 year employee of US Postal Service, Waltham and Boston. US Navy Veteran. Boyle Bros. Funeral Home, Inc. www.boylebrothers.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 17 to May 18, 2018.

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June 9, 2018

Our condolences to Beth and Rachel. So sorry for your loss. We worked together for many years on the sack sorter. He will be remembered for his quick wit, laughs, hard work and card games. RIP Jack
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Bertie Farley

May 24, 2018

My Thoughts and Prayers are with your entire family. Beth and Rachel,Denise, Dennis and Bill, may you find comfort in the memories you've shared. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Donald Schultz

May 18, 2018

Jack was a great guy,and a hard worker.Jack was also an accomplished poet, and the glue that held our crew at Northwest Boston together for years.

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CLOSED-Boyle Bros Funeral Home

173 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702

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21

Prayer Service

7:30 p.m.

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173 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702

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