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William DOWNEY Obituary

DOWNEY,
William Ralph (Ralph):
Regt. No 620759, 2nd NZEF, J Force of Palmerston North. Died peacefully at home at Ruawai House, Feilding, on 8 February 2016. Aged 92 years. Now reunited with his beloved wife Edna. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graham (Melbourne); Gretta and Geoff Mills (Marton); Guy and Fiona (Featherston); Rosemary and Brian Hill (Kopane); Sam and Donna (Gold Coast). Eccentric Grandad of Oliver, Patrick, and Vincent; Snow, and Elizabeth; Charlotte, and Mitchell; Matthew, Aaron, Nathan, and Daniel. Eldest son of the late Richard and Madeline, loved brother of Ken (deceased); Marion Bennett (Keri Keri); Gordon (Auckland); Mavis Carter (Wanganui). A loved uncle and great uncle. Donations in lieu of flowers to Stroke Central Region Inc, P.O.Box 143, Palmerston North 4440, would be appreciated, or may be left in the Chapel foyer. Messages to Downey family c/- P.O.Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A Celebration of Ralph's life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Monday, 15 February 2016, at 11am. Followed by Interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.

Published by Manawatu Standard from Feb. 10 to Feb. 13, 2016.

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Alicia LLoyd

February 12, 2016

Thinking of you all at this time Deepest Sympathy.

Heather & ian

February 11, 2016

Ralph,
A pleasure to have known and cared for you. A true gentleman, whose contagious smile will stay with me..you are now with Edna where your heart truly wanted to be.
Theresa (Ruawai)

Theresa Lewis

February 10, 2016

We have lost a favourite patient, always cheerful in his own world, making appointments that Edna knew nothing about. Rest with Edna now, you have earned it.
Staff at Vivian St Dental

Wendy Wells

February 10, 2016

Uncle Ralph, we will miss your cheerful smile, your sense of humour, your can-do attitude, and your cheeky grin. You have been a huge part of our Claridge family life, thank you for all you did. Enjoy your well earned rest, and being with Edna again. Love always, Julianne Tim and family

Julianne Olsen

February 10, 2016

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