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Kelly Downing Obituary
Born on July 4, 1963 in Wareham, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Betty Jean (Meyer) Downing. She was a graduate of Bourne High School, class of 1981.
Kelly enjoyed watching the New England Patriots or any football team. She also loved watching Gunsmoke, but mostly she enjoyed spending time with friends and family and being with her daughter, Kyle Elizabeth, "the love of her life."
Besides her daughter, she is survived by her twin sister, Maureen (Glenn) Downing-Stimus of Sagamore, Colleen (Daniel) Downing-Gilfoy of Forestdale, Robert C. (the late Susan Irene) Downing of Fort Myers, Fla., and Michael (Kerry Eagar) Downing of Osterville. Also surviving her are three nephews and three nieces, Ryan (Hope), Brendan (Sara), Erin (Aaron), Lindsay (James), Reid (Jessie) and Cynthia; eight great-nieces and great-nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., at St. Theresa's Catholic Chapel, Sandwich Road (Route 6A), in Sagamore. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Sandwich.
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Drew MacDonald
July 29, 2017
I really liked her and the whole family growing up around the corner. A few years younger but didn't matter. We all had fun together. Wonderful time with her and the gang. I'm sadden to see she left us. My love to her and the family.
Vern Costa
January 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. She was always a thoughtful person that will be missed by many. Both she and Maureen and others in the Downing family just lit up my classroom at Bourne Junior High. Although so many years have passed since those wonderful times, I still have fond memories of all of you. My prayers are with all of you.
Sharon Burns
December 19, 2007
Reenie & Family,
I have such fun and wonderful memories of Kelly in high school and was truly saddened by her passing. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy go out to all of you in this difficult time.
Faith Fournier
December 10, 2007
I went to school and worked with kelly. She was a good person.My prayers go out to the family.
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Allen Bosse'
December 9, 2007
Reenie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kenya Lomba
December 8, 2007
Im so sorry for the loss to your family. Kelly was a great woman. I will miss her dearly. She had a great part in my life, and Ill always remember that.
Kyle Lomba
December 8, 2007
Im so sorry for your loss. Kelly will always be in my heart and in my prayers. She will be missed greatly.
Gerry & Terry Murphy
December 6, 2007
Michael, Cokie, Reenie and family,
It was with a heavy heart that we learned of Kelly's passing. We will always remember a house full of love and laughter. May you all draw strength from that love in the days ahead.
God Bless
Becky & Bob Gilfoy
December 6, 2007
Cokie, Reenie and the Downing Family,
Words cannot express our sadness for your loss. We are praying for each of you. Our deepest sympaty to everyone who loved Kelly so much
diane babcock
December 6, 2007
to lindsay and the downing family- altho i barely knew kelly she had always been kind to me. i feel for you all.if theres anything i can do-let me know.godspeed kelly.
Patricia Nye
December 6, 2007
Reenie and all the family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Kelly.
Tommy "buck" Spinola
December 5, 2007
My sympathy goes out to your family. Kelly will be missed by many.
Tommy Spinola and Family
Adrian Lunedei
December 5, 2007
Kelly was a great friend, a great mother, she was smart, outgoing, funny, she was just fun to hang around with! She had the best personality. She would crack me up when she would ride that unicycle around town but it was like second nature to her, she was young at heart and full of energy! She always had a smile for you. She was there for me through some tough times, a true friend, and I know she helped a lot of other people too. That was just the kind of person she was. The last time I saw her she was so happy and she looked great! I will always remember her, I know she is at peace now and she is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with her family especially for her daughter.
Rest in peace Kelly-God Bless! We will miss you!
A.Lunedei and Family
Linda Smith- Gorman
December 5, 2007
Dear Reenie and Downing family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember Kelly as kind and gentle soul. My thoughts, prayers & wishes of peace are with you and your family.
December 5, 2007
Kelly was a kind, loving person with a great sense of humor. I worked with her years ago, thinking about how much fun she was to be around still makes me smile. I am thankful that I knew her! Jacci
Michelle Oliver
December 5, 2007
Reenie,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Michelle and T.O.
Danielle Teixeira
December 5, 2007
Kelly is a joy and light that will shine with all of us that knew her forever. It was a blessing to have had her as a gift.
Our deepest condolences.
The Teixeira-Maffeo Family
Barbara & David McCoy
December 5, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Downing family. May Kelley's memory be everlasting and may she have eternal peace.
The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
December 5, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Virginia (Ginny) Stenquist
December 4, 2007
Kelly was a great friend to have -we had so much fun together when we hung out. She was a good person, a hard worker, and again, fun to be around - what I most admired about her was that she was fearless in so many ways. I now realize what a good buddy I had all those years ago....the last time I saw her was in Colorado and when she and her friends left I cried, I was so lonely out there - just to hang out with her for a few days made such a difference. I'm so sorry that she is gone. But I know she's in Heaven. Rest in peace, "Kelly D.", I will miss you.
Christine (Sweeney) Hanrahan
December 4, 2007
Dear Downing Family,
It was with deep sadness that I heard about Kelly's passing. I remember her as Cokie's little sister and in my mind she will always be young. I hope the love of your large family will help easy the pain you feel. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Brad & Anne Soule
December 4, 2007
Dear Reenie and Downing Family,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you.
We were so saddened to hear
about Kelly.
Praying for your comfort.
Gina Jacinto (Kovach)
December 4, 2007
Kelly is up in heaven with all the angels looking down on all of us.I hope this thought can bring you comfort and peace.
You are in my prayers!
Helen Borman
December 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly and Jayme Archambeault
December 4, 2007
How saddened we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
J S
December 4, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Shannon (Phillips) Nickels
December 4, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss.
I am Jeanne Downing's neice. I did not know Kelly very well, but from what I did know of her, she was a loving and care free person.
She will be truly missed.
Dino Green
December 4, 2007
My heart hurts deeply for Kelly, ALL her family, and friends. I wish you my deepest sympathies
Pam Smoyer
December 4, 2007
Reenie,
My deepest condolences to you. I can't imagine how hard this must be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam (Soule) Smoyer
LOUISA MUSIOL - HESSELBACHER
December 4, 2007
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Jeanne Pasteris
December 4, 2007
To all members of the Downing family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I was so saddened to hear of Kelly's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Take care...
LAURIE PARKER
December 4, 2007
KELLY, I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR TRIP TO DISNEY TOGETHER AND MANY GREAT TIMES AND LAUGHS WE HAD IN OUR HIGH SCHOOLS DAYS.YOUR'E SMILE AND LAUGH IS WHAT I'LL REMEMBER MOST. I WISH I COULD TAKE AWAY YOUR FAMILY'S PAIN...GOD SPEED.
Joanne Rowland
December 4, 2007
To my special friends and neighbors..My deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may the angels bless you. Love, Joanne
DEANNE MURRAY--SPENCE
December 4, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME
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