BORN

1931

DIED

2015

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Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Adrienne Downs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2015.

DOWNS, Adrienne
Passed away peacefully at 6:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 16th, 2015 in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer at her daughter's home in Port Perry, surrounded by her closest family. Predeceased by her parents Ada (Barnes) and Antoine Deru and by her former husband of 40 years, the late Jack Downs. Loving and devoted Mum of Doug Downs (Sheryl) and Carol Bardocz (Bryan). Cherished Grandma of Owen, James, Carol, Jamie and Brianne. Adrienne was a loving sister of Marie, Yvonne, June and predeceased by brother Edward. Adrienne will be especially missed by her very close and loving companion Bob Brownlee. Adrienne was born in Enfield, U.K. on August 1st, 1931 and came to Canada when she was 9 to escape the 2nd World War. She returned to the U.K. after the war, but eventually chose Canada as her home. Those who knew Adrienne will remember her for her love of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, for her great sense of humour, her love of music, travel and adventure. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, May 19th from 6 - 8 p.m. A Celebration of Adrienne's Life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 20th at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society or the Humane Society.

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May 26, 2015

The Bannerman Clan

It was lovely to see your mom this spring Doug and Carol.. she seemed so good that it is difficult to believe this could happen so fast.
We have been thinking of all of you the past few weeks.

May 19, 2015

Michael Fleming

Know that I'm thinking of you Carol and your family at this time. Wishing you comfort in the knowledge of a life well lived and well loved. Best Wishes.

May 19, 2015

Garre Edmund

So sorry for your loss Doug, Carol and family. Hope you all remember the good times you had with you Mother. She was truly a wonderful person.

May 19, 2015

Barbara and Tom Cowan

Carol,Bryan,Jamie and Brianne

We wish you peace and comfort at this time of great loss for you.
With lots of love, Auntie Barbara and Uncle Tom

May 19, 2015

My deepest condolences, Carol, to you, Bryan, Jamie and Brianne. Your Mom, Adrienne, is not suffering anymore. God Bless you and your family. Hugs and love: Sandy Cooper (Angie's Sister) & boys. Newmarket, Ontario xo

May 19, 2015

My deepest condolences, Carol, to you, Bryan, Jamie and Brianne. Your Mom, Adrienne, is not suffering anymore. God Bless you and your family. Hugs and love: Sandy Cooper (Angie's Sister) & boys. Newmarket xo

May 19, 2015

Maureen Waterson

Adrienne was such a lovely and cheerful lady. We will all miss her .. especially my Mom who cherished her friendship (Gwen Waterson). Our sincere condolences to your family.

May 18, 2015

Tony Cannon

It's times like these when we wish life wasn't so hectic and we all lived closer together. We always enjoyed our times spent with Aunt Adrienne and wished we could enjoy her company for longer and more frequently. At least with email and cards at Christmas, we didn't feel quite so distant. For Doug and Carol and Bob, we applaud you for being strong during these past few months. No doubt you will miss Adrienne greatly, so think of the happy memories she has brought to us all, and know that is something which can't be taken away. All of us in her extended family feel lucky to have known her. Tony, Dorothy, Portia, and Jordan

May 18, 2015

Annie Douglas

So sorry for your loss, Doug and Sher and family. We wish you peace and comfort in your happy memories.

Annie & Stuart

May 18, 2015

James Fleming

My heart felt condolences to you and your family Carol. So sorry for your loss.

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