The Tumut and Adelong Times 23 Sep 1947
OBITUARY MR. ROBERT DOWNING The death occurred at the Tumut and District Hospital on Wednesday evening last of Mr. Robert William Downing, a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Downing, of Simpson-Street, Tumut. Deceased had been in ill-health for some time, but had recovered. However, on Monday last he suffered a stroke at the home of his sister, Miss Mary Downing. Dr. Mason was summoned and ordered his removal to hospital. He appeared to be making progress towards recovery, but the stroke had apparently affected the brain and he passed away on Wednesday. It was a comfort to the relatives that Sister Sebastian, of Lewisham Hospital, Sydney, was present with him when he suffered the stroke and was able to render assistance until the arrival of the doctor. The late Mr. Downing followed the occupation of a shearer in early life, which calling took him to various parts of the State. While at Lockhart some years ago he shared first prize in a Queensland lottery and was able to financially assist relatives and friends in need. Deceased was an unmarried man and just prior to his recent illness was residing at Wagga. Those surviving are brothers Frederick and Matthew (Tumut) and sisters Margaret (Mrs. J. Emery), Elizabeth (Mrs. E. Welch (Orange) and Miss Mary Downing. Those deceased are Edith (Mrs. McGuigan) and Michael Joseph. The funeral took place on Friday last, leaving from the Catholic Church for the Tumut old cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest beside those of deceased's late mother. Pall-bearers were Messrs. Fred, and Matt, (brothers), Allan, Matt, and Pat. Downing (cousins) and Jerry Sheahan, of Jugiong (cousin). Rev. Fr. Comins officiated at the grave side and Mr. H. W. Baker had charge of the mortuary arrangements. Floral tribules were received from Les Rusesll; Fred, and Mrs. Henkel; Pat, Eila and family; Mag, Jim and family: H. W. Baker and family; Peg, Reg and children: Mr. and Mrs. B. Beegling; Mr. and Mrs. S. McCarthy and family; Davenport children; W. H. and M. Baker; M. Fower; Fred, Matt and Mary; Ern, Lil and family; Mulqueeney family; Mr. and Mrs. Bowler; George, Jack and Tom Clee; Jessie Newman; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hobson; Andy, Reg. and Mrs. Davenport; C. Jepsen; all at Edna; Monte, Una and Raymond Carr; F. M. Russell and family; loving sister Mary. |