Obituary for Raymond David Downs
In Loving Memory of Raymond David Downs
Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Raymond left this world peacefully on September 18, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends.
Raymond was born on December 1, 1948 to Loretta and Francis Downs. Raymond married the love of his life Daisy Talboys Downs when he was 18 after they met while working together downtown Toronto; together they share two children Cheryl Downs and Tricia Noel.
Raymond loved spending time with his family, working at the thrift store and watching Hallmark movies on the W channel. Raymond is survived by his daughters Cheryl and Tricia. He was a proud Papa to 5 grandchildren Tiffany (Josh), David (Michelle), Eliesha (Jon), Maxine and Tess, he was Great Papa to Kianna, Mya, Elijah, Ari and Mariah. He is fondly remembered by his nephews Bruce (Judy), Rick (Wanda) and niece Theresa James.
A celebration of life will be held for Raymond at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 19 Invergordon St., Minden on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at the Church.
Memorial Donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF), YWCA Peterborough Haliburton or St. Paul’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.
Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Raymond left this world peacefully on September 18, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends.
Raymond was born on December 1, 1948 to Loretta and Francis Downs. Raymond married the love of his life Daisy Talboys Downs when he was 18 after they met while working together downtown Toronto; together they share two children Cheryl Downs and Tricia Noel.
Raymond loved spending time with his family, working at the thrift store and watching Hallmark movies on the W channel. Raymond is survived by his daughters Cheryl and Tricia. He was a proud Papa to 5 grandchildren Tiffany (Josh), David (Michelle), Eliesha (Jon), Maxine and Tess, he was Great Papa to Kianna, Mya, Elijah, Ari and Mariah. He is fondly remembered by his nephews Bruce (Judy), Rick (Wanda) and niece Theresa James.
A celebration of life will be held for Raymond at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 19 Invergordon St., Minden on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at the Church.
Memorial Donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF), YWCA Peterborough Haliburton or St. Paul’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.