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Asker Sydney "Jimmy" Downer

1930 - 2022

Asker Sydney "Jimmy" Downer obituary, 1930-2022, Windsor, CT

BORN

1930

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home

807 Bloomfield Avenue

Windsor, Connecticut

Asker Downer Obituary

Asker Sydney "Jimmy" Downer was born to the late Stanley Downer and Mary Bennett Weir, on December 9, 1930, in Jamaica. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Hartford, CT. He leaves to cherish his memories. A devoted wife, Vergie DeRamus-Downer; two daughters, Phyllis D. Downer and Vinnette C. Downer; a son, Oscar S. Downer; a Stepdaughter, Yvette Hicks; two Stepsons, Truzell DeRamus and Alphonzo DeRamus; a Sister, Zera Weir Taylor; four Brothers, Stevel Weir (Doris), Herman Weir (Cynthia), Watford Weir (Louise), Joseph Weir (Rubina); Eight grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; two daughters; two Sisters; and five brothers. His family will receive friends on Thursday, July 14, 10-11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Sigourney St., Hartford. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Carmon Windsor Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. For online condolences, to read the complete obituary, and to view the service life or after, Thursday, July 14th at 11 a.m., please visit, www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 12, 2022.

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Jacqueline Nelson

July 31, 2022

Phyllis, Caula & Family,

May you find the peace and comfort of our Lord and Father in the passing of you dad and grandfather. My best ...

Rev. Lummie Spann, Raleigh, NC

July 13, 2022

Veggie, I want to offer my most sincere sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your husband and friend Asker Sydney "Jimmy" Downer. Over the many years that our paths would cross socially, he alway presented himself as a kindhearted gentleman with a warm smile. May you be comforted during this difficult time. God Bless

Betty McKenzie

July 13, 2022

My heartfelt Condolences to the Downer Family. My God continue to Comfort you all during your Bereavement

George Alleyne

July 13, 2022

Rest in peace, and condolences to the family

Richard Gordon

July 11, 2022

My sincere condolences to family and friends-on the passing of a great Cricketer.

Len Walker

July 11, 2022

My sincere condolences to the family of Syd Downer. Mr. Downer loved cricket and he loved the West Indian Social club. He was a huge help while I was President at the West Indian Social Club. Syd will be missed by many of his friends. We need more men like Mr. Downer to teach us to be brave and fearless. Rest in peace my friend.

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home

July 12, 2022

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

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14

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

120 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT

Jul

14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

120 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT

Funeral services provided by:

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home

807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095

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