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Mary Downes Obituary

Downes, Mary (nee Harney) Native of Co. Galway, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Downes; Loving mother of Thomas (Michelle) CPD, Daniel (Eileen) and Joseph (Colleen) Downes; Dearest grandmother of Daniel (Charissa), Melissa, Martin, Jennifer, Matthew, Ryan, Sean, Bridget and Patrick; Adored sister of Teresa (Michael) Hanly, the late Babe (Michael) Murphy, Martin (Frances) Harney, Thomas (Ann) Harney, Michael (Sadie) Harney, William (Nellie) Harney; Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W 151st Street, Orland Park, to Incarnation Church, Mass 9:30a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2013.

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Bernie & Maureen Haugh

March 26, 2013

Mary, you will not be forgotten for all the good times and all your good deeds. May you rest in peace.

Ollie Downes

March 13, 2013

May she rest in peace.Condolences from all the Downes'in Ireland

Eileen Haugh Morley

March 11, 2013

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers. Mary will be sadly missed by all of us. Rest in Peace.

March 6, 2013

in lovin memory of mary. may she rest in peace from chris kenny and family ireland.

Ray Madigan

March 4, 2013

Tom and family:
My condolences

Jim Kielty

March 3, 2013

When Mary worked for Dr.Walter Dillon, she was kind and attentive to my late mother, Mrs. Bridie M. Kielty. I used to think that it was because of their both being born in Ireland, but it was just an exhibit of their natural kindness and goodness.May they both rest in peace.

carmel harney whyte

March 2, 2013

in loving memory of aunt mary . may her gentle sould rest in peace .

carmel harney whyte

March 2, 2013

in loving memory of aunt mary may her gentle sould rest in peace

bob lyon

February 28, 2013

the end of an era, God bless her.
(judy harney)

bob lyon

February 28, 2013

the end of an era, God bless her (judy harney )

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

February 28, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Mary will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 10 MAR, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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