Rosemary Theresa Downing

Rosemary T. Downing, 84, formerly of Plymouth, IN and longtime resident of Maumee, OH passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 15, 1923 in Plymouth, IN to William and Lavina Adang Harris. A dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Rosemary will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The widow of Robert Downing, Rosemary is survived by her loving children; Robert Marilyn Downing of Boston, MA, Dr. Patrick Jude Downing of Sylvania, OH, Michael Jo Downing Toledo, OH, Barbara Martin Munderloh of Prescott, AZ and Todd Joni Downing of Indianapolis, IN, foster-daughter, Melynda Little of Kansas City, MO; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and brother, William Harris of Lady Lake, FL. In addition to her parents and husband, Rosemary was preceded in death by her daughter, Marianne Reilly. There will be no visitation and a memorial mass will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Maumee with a gathering following the mass. The family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Arthritis Foundation of Northwest Ohio. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com