Downes, Robert (Bob)

Feb 02, 2022

In his 80th year, Robert Minturn Downes entered his eternal rest peacefully in his sleep at home in Arden on January 28th, 2022. Loving partner and companion of Marion Thompson (nee Parks) and proud father of Stacey Chambers (Mark) and Sean Downes of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Erica McDiarmid (Rob) of Toronto and step-father to Rachel Scrimshaw (Shawn) and Cecil Thompson (Sherry). Grandfather of Bailey Bright (Cory); Jacob and Camden Downes and Scott, Caleb and Zac Scrimshaw. Bob dedicated his life to serving others and was the first to offer a helping hand. At home, his door was always open, and you would always be greeted with a friendly smile and a sarcastic joke. From his early days as a college football player and president of his fraternity to watching his children grow, teaching and coaching his students, and building a community wherever he lived, his life was full. He left this world knowing that he was deeply loved by his family, friends, and his community. The family will receive friends at the Hannah Funeral Home, in Tamworth on Saturday, February 5th from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. Due to current provincial directives; you must call the funeral home during business hours at 613-3792997 to reserve your attendance time for the visitation on Saturday. A private family service will follow. Memorial donations made to Kennebec Volunteer Fire Fighters Associaton would be appreciated by the family.