Stuart Downer

Stuart F. "Stu" Downer,75, of Marlborough died Wednesday (Sept. 19, 2012) at Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence in Wayland surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Joyce A. (Healy) Downer who died in 2001. He leaves his children Cheryl Armour of Marlborough, Linda Minnucci and her husband Joseph of Marlborough, Cindy Rhodes and her husband Matthew of Wareham and Stuart F. Downer Jr. of Marlborough. A brother Robert Downer of Burlington and a sister Kathleen Downer of Watertown. Also leaves 8 grandchildren: Caylie Armour, James Rhodes, Jarrod Rhodes, Patrick Rhodes, Samantha Downer, Dina Minnucci, Leah Minnucci and Nicholas Minnucci. He was the father of the late Leslie M. Downer and brother of the late Janice Rojas. He was born in Cambridge son of the late Stuart B. and Catherine (Cahill) Downer and has lived in Marlborough for most of his life. He was a graduate of Belmont High School and he was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was the former of the S.F. Downer Corporation Quality Meats in Boston and Marlborough for over 50 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Italian American War Veterans Post 45 of Marlborough,member of the American Legion Post 132 of Marlborough, the Watertown Elks and the Marlborough Fish and Game Association. He was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching all of his grandchildren playing sports. He enjoy vacationing with his family on Cape Cod,boating and fishing. He was known for his 4th of July cookout on the Cape for his family and friends. Funeral will be held on Tuesday (Sept. 25, 2012) at 9 AM from the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St., Marlborough, with a Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Matthias Church, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marlborough. Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday 4 to 8 P.M. Those who wish may make memorial donations in his name to The Our Danny Cancer Fund,UMass Memorial Foundation, P.O.Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613.