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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Obituary: Evelyn M. Downs

 

 Evelyn M. Downs

June 25, 1920 - August 25, 2015

Lebanon, ME – Evelyn M. Downs, 95, departed from her earthly home surrounded by family, and entered her eternal home in heaven and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 25, 2015.

Born June 25, 1920, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Everett and Rhona (Willey) Wallingford.

Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. Married on March 27, 1942 to Carl W. Downs she adored her family, showering them with love and quiet guidance. She was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her loving nurturing spirit included not only her family, but also touched many others who needed a place of warmth, love, and acceptance.

Evelyn was a longtime member of Union Freewill Baptist Church in West Lebanon, Maine where her faith was evident to her church family and friends.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband of 72 years Carl W. Downs. She is survived by her beloved dog Sam, son Paul Downs and wife Peggy of Frostproof, FL; daughter Rebecca Curtis and husband Donald of Clifton, ME; daughter Rose Davis and husband Raymond of Lebanon, ME; and her son Wayne Downs and wife Vicky of Lebanon, ME; her grandson Anthony Downs and wife Mary of Westfield, PA; also several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit Saturday August 29th from 10-11 AM at the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St. Rochester, NH. A celebration of life will follow at 11AM in the chapel officiated by Pastor Jeffrey Butland of the Union Freewill Baptist Church and Rev. R.L. Morgan from Grace Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in the New Cold Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the Union Freewill Baptist Church, PO Box 1005, Lebanon, ME 04027.

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