October 20, 2020
Downey, Mark J. Sr.
Mark James Downey Sr. died Oct 12, 2020 following an horrific and tragic accident. Beloved husband of Jean (McKinney) Downey and dear father of Corinne, Mark J. Jr., and the late Michael Joseph Downey. Son of the late Mary Ann and Donald Downey and brother of the late Peter Downey. Brother-in-law of William, Alex, Larry and Anna, and super uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mark grew up in Dedham, summered in York, Maine, and graduated from the Old Mission High which became Xaverian Brothers High. He was proud that his son graduated from there and attends Providence College. Her is equally proud of Corinne who is pursuing her paramedical degree. Mark had his own trucking company and had recently retired. But he never retired from being a helping hand to family and friends. He could move anything, fix anything, create anything. He loved his family above all else. He will be dearly missed. Because of covid restrictions services will be for family only. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to “Downey Family-Funeral and College Fund” at GoFundMe.
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Downey Family, our deepest and most sincere condolences. The Crowleys (Paul, Barbara, Colin, Bridgette and Maille)
Jeanne,Mark and Corrine.
You and your entire family have been in my prayers everyday.
Mark Sr was an an incredible friend , as all if you are to our family.
You are all family to us, and we are here for you now In your time of grief and forever as we continue this life journey together.
God bless you all.
Kevin
So sorry to hear about Mark. He was a wonderful guy. Always so friendly, a wonderful dad and husband. He will be sorely missed.
So sorry for your loss Jeanne. I know he loved and was devoted to you and the kids by way of all the stories I heard from you over all the years. All the best to you and your family.
It’s been almost four years, and I just found out about Mark’s accident and passing. We were good friends, and in the early and mid-1970’s we played in several rock and blues bands together.(BOGUS, GIN HOUSE BLUES BAND, and THE VICTIMS OF CIRCUMSTANCE) We played many gigs together, and created a lot of fond memories. We also worked together for an air freight trucking company located in East Boston near Logan Airport. I’m very sad about the loss of my friend and bandmate, and I wish I could have been there to say goodbye. Jeanne, my condolences to you and all your family. I know that Mark was very happy and proud to have all of you in his life.