•Downes, Daniel J., Churchville: Daniel J. Downes, son of Leo & Grace (Walsh) Downes, passed away peacefully at home at 7 PM, January 20, 2015 at age 92. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Downes; five children, Eileen (Steve) Ely, Daniel R. Downes, Bonnie (Paul) Gray, John Downes, Margie (John) Olson; and grandchildren, Denise & Daniel Downes, Manfred Gedeik, Nate Stockmaster. Predeceased by his sister, Grace Mitchell and brother, Gerard Downes. Daniel served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Rim. He was a Purple Heart recipient. He also retired from Sears Roebuck Co. as a T.V. Technician. He was a wonderful husband and father and will be dearly missed.
Visitation is Thursday 6-8 PM at the funeral home, 21 South Main Street, Churchville. Daniel’s funeral service will be celebrated, Friday at 11 AM at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 11 North Main Street, Churchville. Interment St. John’s Cemetery.
