Thomas B. Downey
Wednesday November 6, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Thomas B. Downey
March 16th, 1965 - November 4th, 2019

Place of Death

Wingham & District Hospital

Obituary

Tom Downey of Holyrood, beloved son of the late Williard & Shirley Downey, passed away at the Wingham & District Hospital on Monday November 4, 2019 at the age of 54. He was born on March 16, 1965 in Kincardine, Ontario. Greatly missed by his sister Mary Downey of Waterloo and Auntie Margaret Johnston of Hamilton. Also survived by several cousins and his co-workers and family at Euro-Parts. Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Wednesday November 6, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Thursday November 7, 2019 at 1 PM with interment in South Kinloss Cemetery. Donations to the South Kinloss Church or the charity of your own choice are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Message from Wendy Curran2019-12-11 11:33:00

Mary - I just found out about your brother's passing a few days ago.  My heart goes out to you.  Please know I am thinking of you and hope to get together soon. My heartfelt sympathy.  Take good care.

Wendy

Message from Keith family2019-11-13 11:09:04

Condolences to Mary from Margaret Keith, Brian, Sandra and Murray. We saw Tom and Mary at the Lucknow Reunion and often at Knectel's grocery store. Thinking of you.

Message from Karen James (Thornton)2019-11-11 08:48:44

Just heard about Tommy!!!!!!! Via Jacqueline L. Cassell (my sister) ..... my heart goes out to you Mary Downey ... HUGS!!!!!!!!!!

Message from Steve and Joan Chamney2019-11-07 15:30:04

Mary,.. our sympathy on the loss of your brother Tom.  I hope it will comfort you to know that a whole community is sharing your loss. Such a great man.. a kind and caring man. A man who always took the time to talk to you and was genuinely interested.. a man who beamed when he spoke of his family.. and his adventures with you. Hang on to those memories.. hard to believe he's not going to be around.. he was such a familiar face at any community event.  Look after yourself in the days ahead.. sorry we can't be there to pay our respects in person but know we are thinking of you 

Steve and Joan Chamney

Message from Anne Reynen2019-11-07 11:37:17

I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to Mary and the rest of Tom's family.  Tom was definitely an important fixture in the local  community, and he will be deeply missed. I trust that your good memories will help you through this difficult time.

 

Message from Bob and Marlene Struthers2019-11-06 16:00:19

Tom was very respected and community minded person.  Everyone enjoyed him in the grocery store where he was so helpful and kind. He will be missed in the community.  Our condolences Mary.

Message from Bob and Marlene Struthers2019-11-06 09:40:09

Mary.  We are truly sorry to hear Tom passed away.  He was very well respected in the community and will be missed. 

Marlene and Bob

Message from Jacky Murray2019-11-06 09:38:57

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing.  He was alway so helpful and friendly in the grocery store and suh a great community person.  He will be greatly missed in the village of Lucknow.  My sympathies to you and your family.  

Jacky Murray

Message from Tom Downy2019-11-06 07:48:10

So sorry to hear the sad news of Toms passing ... Thinks of you Mary Vikki Beasley and family 

Message from Donna & Rob Middelkamp2019-11-06 07:43:50

Our Deepest Sympathy to you Mary on the passing a very kind and friendly brother Tom . Tom was a pretty special person to  alot and would do anything he was asked . Sending you a big big hug to you  Mary . RIP TOM !!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED !!! xoxo 

 

Message from Kathy Knechtel 2019-11-06 00:03:25

Our deepest sympathy Mary. Tom’s spirit will never die. He was a quiet, gentle man...always dedicated, sincere, loyal and kind. He was such a hard worker! He took great pride in his community and expressed sincere interest in everyone he met along the way. Above all, he loved his family and cherished his relationship with you. We were privileged to visit with both of you last week and pray you will find peace in the tough journey ahead as you cherish your memories of special times. Rest easy Tom...so proud of you.

Our love & prayers...Brian and Kathy Knechtel

Message from Kathy Kozma2019-11-05 23:31:45

My deepest condolences to Tom’s family & friends. I met Tom many years ago when Hanover Travel had a satellite office in Kincardine. He loved to travel & booked many trips through our office...I remember one trip that he booked out west & he bought a lottery ticket & won! He brought me a lovely coffee mug from one of his trips, which is my favourite to this day...may you Rest In Peace, Tom. ♥️

Message from Liz Black Petrie2019-11-05 19:15:11

OH Mary, I am so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom always spoke, had a smile and was so very, very kind.  
He will be missed by all who knew him.  May Tom RIP and may you find peace in your memories.

Liz Black Petrie

 

 

Message from Sue Brooks2019-11-05 18:13:25

Mary: I am so sorry and so sad about Tom’s passing.  He always seemed to be living life to the fullest and was a huge advocate for his church and his community.  Let your precious memories comfort you.  With love,

Sue Brooks

Message from Anne Mackinnon 2019-11-05 15:30:21

Mary, I used to work with Tom at the store. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He's in a better place now and won't be suffering.

Sending lots of hugs

Anne 

Message from Margaret Thompson2019-11-05 14:24:02

So very sorry to hear the news of Tom; he really was a kind man.  Thinking of you.  Marg.

Message from Allan and Ellen Holroyd2019-11-05 13:16:43

Mary,So sorry to hear of your dear brother Tom's passing.Allan and Ellen 

Message from David Vollett2019-11-05 13:06:59

Hi Mary so sorry to hear about Toms Passing he was a great cousin and will be sorely missed. I am trying to get the time off to come up for Thursday I hope I can get it if not my heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow take care

Message from Walter and Lorraine Arnold2019-11-05 11:44:20

We extend our sincere sympathy  to all of Tom's family in your loss.

Sincerely

Walter & Lorraine

Message from Danielle Selby2019-11-05 10:09:06

Tom was created the way God intends all Humans to be kind to oneself and to others his heart was huge for human interaction he loved his family his work family he was always so proud of what others were doing and quick to find out what's up if you were feeling down and out he once carried my groceries after SURGURY right to my door instead of my car and put them on my top steps his heart was big he was likable and did anything for a person

May he now rest easy with your folks

Sorry for you're loss

 

Message from Steven and KIm Eadie2019-11-05 09:52:28

Our deepest sympathies Mary on the passing of your dear brother Tom...he was a great man and always took the time to have a little chat whenever we met. You will miss him sorely.

Message from Helen MacIntyre2019-11-05 09:44:23

Mary,  I was saddened to hear of Tom's passing.  He was a kind and gentle man who was always willing to help in his community.  He will be missed.   You had some fun adventures with Tom.  May these memories provide you comfort as you mourn the loss of a special brother.  

Message from Lorene Graham2019-11-05 07:42:34

Mary, I was shocked and so sorry about Tommy's passing. I remember you's both as little kids getting on the school bus every tiem the driver picks you's both. We lived on the same concession as your family did then we moved to Lucknow.

Sending condolences to Mary and family. 

Lori (Symes) Graham

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2019-11-04 23:13:19

Mary, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your brother, Tom. He was a gentleman through and through. Cherish your many special memories. 

Sincerely, Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Brenda Cathers 2019-11-04 22:01:32

My condolences to Mary & all of Tom's family.

Message from Donna and Perry Elliott 2019-11-04 20:01:37

Very sorry to hear about Tom. Thinking of his family and friends at this sad time!

Message from Kim and Wayne Phillips2019-11-04 19:38:43

Mary, our sincere condolences to you.  Tom was such a nice and sincere person.  He will be missed.

Message from Carolyn Isabelle (Andrew)2019-11-04 19:29:32

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I have many fond memories of working with Tom at Knechtel's. He had a kind word for everyone and was always willing to help. My thoughts and condolences go out to the family and community. 

Message from Russell & Danielle Sutton 2019-11-04 19:22:44

What a good, generous, kind, hardworking man, it was a privelage knowing him.  I remember being a young mom getting groceries at Knechtels and he was always there with a friendly conversation and offering to help carry our bags to the car rain or shine.  We extend our heart felt condolences.  

Russell and Danielle Sutton & Family 

Message from Ean & Amanda Moffat2019-11-04 19:10:32

Sending our deespest sympathy. Tom was always so friendly, kind and caring. He will be missed greatly in Lucknow. 

Message from Cathy J Hill2019-11-04 18:47:53

Will remember his kindness at the grocery store and the church. Our sympathy from our house to yours, he will be missed

Cathy and Jean Hill and Greg Field

Message from Anita & Ron Elliott2019-11-04 18:43:40

So sorry for your loss Mary, Tom was such a kind soul. We really enjoyed the years he bowled on the Tues league, he will be deeply missed in our community. 

Message from Dave and Cathy MacKinnon2019-11-04 18:37:00

Oh Mary, I am so truly sorry. So very glad I went to see him on Friday. Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you. What a great friend and co-worker. Hugs to you.

Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison2019-11-04 18:21:29

So sorry to hear about Tom.   He will be missed.   Our thoughts are with you.

Message from Linda Stanley 2019-11-04 17:56:36

My Thoughts are with You Mary.. Treasure All the Great Memories...Hugs 

Message from Jamie and Marlene Irwin2019-11-04 17:26:37

We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing.  I will always remember that Tom made time to greet you and have a quick chat when he worked at Knechtel's.  You will be missed Tom.