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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Downes
Molly
May 16, 2025
Doug, I continue to miss you every day. Of course, things have changed so much in the last 6 years. But, the missing never changes. I love you so
Molly S McCree
May 16, 2024
The missing is never ending
Molly McCree
May 16, 2023
Hey, Baby Four years is a very long time without you. I miss you so
Jamie bairos
November 21, 2022
Dougie was a great man, he photographed my youth and family. He was a master and a beautiful man
Dave Adams
May 16, 2022
Although you left us with an empty corner in our hearts you also left us with so many wonderful memories and we are all so happy that "WE" knew Dougie. We will be on that raft floating down the river soon my friend. Love you man.
Molly McCree
May 16, 2022
Doug, almost three years! I miss you so much I have so many things to share with you
Molly McCree
May 16, 2020
Oh Douglas, I miss you so. I continue to love our shack by the sea, though the world is a very different place without you
Molly Mccree
December 10, 2019
Happy Birthday My Baby❤ I miss you so much, nothing is okay without you
Davd Adams
July 23, 2019
Thanks for all of the wonderful memories my friend.
We'll build another raft and sail up that river again when I meet you on the other side.
Love Yaw Pal
Matt Garza
June 3, 2019
Doug took care of my Aunt Susie (Molly) and I will always love him for that. He hosted me and my family in Jamaica for a trip of a lifetime, especially for my young sons Henry and Drew. He was a fast friend, an engaging host, a quick wit, and a gentleman. Sitting on the coast in Negril with a cold beer at sunset I remember thinking I wouldn't mind being Doug Downes. RIP, Doug, I'm glad to have known you.
Jim Adams
May 30, 2019
A GREAT FRIEND AND A HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE..HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING HIM IN JAMAICA,WITH MY WIFE,A WHILE BACK.AN EASY GOING GUY WITH A LAID BACK DEMEANOR.YOU WILL BE MISSED? RIP.
JIM &. LINDA ADAMS
May 30, 2019
From Sadie
May 26, 2019
Knew Doug for many years in Hudson and was one of a few people who visited me while living in Europe. although 7 years younger than him, he taught me a truly valuable phrase in life and that was,
"A closed mouth gathers no feet" and I have lived by it ever since! Party on Doug, it doesn't stop here!!
May 25, 2019
Molly McCree
May 25, 2019
Sweet Baby Douglas
May 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. There are no words that can describe the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on "are precious in his eyes." Psalms 116:15; 1 John 4:9
Molly McCree
May 25, 2019
Rest well, my baby
Sandy Stevens
May 24, 2019
Doug was such a true gentleman. I loved listening to his stories about his travels & adventures. He lived & loved life to the fullest! His love for Molly was so evident whenever you saw them together. I had the pleasure of seeing them whenever they came to MI. I will cherish my memories of time spent with them in Saugatuck.
Rest in Peace Doug. We'll miss you so!
May 23, 2019
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Molly McCree
May 23, 2019
Molly McCree
May 23, 2019
What a wonderful visit with some of my favorite people
Kathy (Molly's niece)
May 23, 2019
From the very first moment I met him, I knew he was a special person.
I loved his Boston accent and quick wit. He will surely be missed.
I raised a Sam Adams high to the heavens in your honor.
Fly Free, Doug.
Peg Ryan
May 23, 2019
Doug, your sweetness, generosity and your unique sense of humour will be sorely missed, the yard won't be the same without you. Molly, wrapping you up with many hugs and much love. My condolences to all.
Jennifer Grant
May 22, 2019
I met Doug in Negril a number of years ago and enjoyed his friendship, crazy sense of humour, amazing cooking skills, and sense of wonder of the natural world. I will always have incredible memories of time spent at Windrush, dancing under the impossibly beautiful stars after amazing dinner parties, and playing bocce ball late into the night beside the wild ocean. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him, and most deeply,of course, his wonderful partner, Molly. Into the great mystery, dear Doug, blaze a trail for us all and may you Rest In Peace.
Alan Young
May 22, 2019
In Memoriam Dougie Downes.
Back in the day, when I was at Hallzers, he was my malt whisky buddy. From that he became my friend. I truly loved Dougie. You know someone is special to you when you go out into the deep West End at 4 a.m. to tow his truck from on top of a large stone. What? The road moved!
Janet and I stayed with him at Windrush for a time. We helped him entertain his "Russian" buddies from Kingston. Mad weekends of cooking and doing vodka shots for breakfast. Quiet nights as we sat under the stars and watched a thousand bats come out to feed on the "hundred year" plant that blossomed in his garden for a brief period of time. Sitting with him as he tried to get "that" lightning shot.
Too many memories to write here.
I am so sad that I waited a year too long to go back to see him. My condolences to Molly.
R.I.P Dougie. I will miss you forever.
Robert Burgio
May 22, 2019
Our deepest condolences. Doug was a large part of Hudson and will be missed by many.
May 22, 2019
Christmas silliness
May 22, 2019
Gregory Stern
May 22, 2019
Young at heart and full of life. We'll always remember you that way!
Sabina Gibson
May 22, 2019
Our heartfelt CondolencesLove John and Sabina
May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
Molly McCree
May 22, 2019
Oh Doug, I miss you so
Sandy Garza
May 22, 2019
Sandy Garza
May 22, 2019
Sandy Garza
May 22, 2019
The fact that you blended so seamlessly into our crazy family made me know we would all love you. You came in to my sister's life at the right time. My Kathy once said you were the male version of Susie (Molly). Thank you again for the amazing lightning photos. Thank you for sharing part of your life with my family. I will miss you. Sandy Garza
Lee Garza
May 22, 2019
Rest In Peace Doug. Glad you were part of our family. You will be missed.
Doug & Susie. Christmas 2018
Lee Garza
May 22, 2019
Molly McCree
May 22, 2019
Molly McCree
May 22, 2019
My baby. I don't know how this world will do without you.
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