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Barbara Ann Downey

1948 - 2021

Barbara Ann Downey obituary, 1948-2021, Glen Mills, PA

BORN

1948

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Barbara Downey Obituary

Barbara Ann Downey (nee Hannan), 73, of Glen Mills, PA formerly of Westtown, PA passed away on October 5, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1948, Barb was the daughter of the late James and Helen (nee Clancy) Hannan. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Downey, Sr.; loving mother of Thomas J. Downey Jr (Shannon); devoted grandmother of Patrick Rowe, Patrick Downey, Shawn Rowe and Ryan Downey; dear sister of Thomas J. Hannan (Sharon). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 and 9:00-10:00 AM Friday, October 8, 2021 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA, 610-431-9000 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery. Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2021.

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Oct

7

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Oct

8

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Oct

8

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

SS Simon & Jude Church

8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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