June 16 1936 April 24 2020
Maureen’s Obituary Maureen passed peacefully from life to eternal life on Friday April 24th safely home into the arms of her loving savior. She was 83 years of age. Born in York, Maine, she was a loving daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Smith) Adams. Maureen was raised in Chelsea, attended local schools, studied dance and was graduated from St. Rose High School. She was married to John F. Downey and together raised four sons and one daughter in Chelsea. Maureen was widowed in 2006 after sharing over 49 years of love and devotion with her beloved husband. Maureen was very devoted to home and family. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. She encouraged her sons scouting endeavors, volunteering her time as a Cub Scout Den Mother and supporting her sons as they later continued into the Boy Scouts. She worked outside of her home as a Banking Associate and was a familiar counter lady working for many years at Al Zack’s Sub Shop where she was revered by many of Chelsea’s teenagers. Maureen never forgot a loved one’s birthday or special event, sending a card, always including a personal handwritten note. In her retirement she enjoyed to travel. She saved and saved to be able to make special anniversary trips to Hawaii with her husband John. In her lifetime Maureen would sing in the St. Rose Choir, enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, herbs and vegetables around her Central Ave home in Chelsea. In addition to her parents and beloved husband Maureen was also predeceased by her siblings: the late Rosalie O’Callaghan, Edward Adams and Joseph Adams and a granddaughter Brittany Downey. She is the forever loved mother of Michael J. Downey and his wife Shirley of Melrose, Robert E. “Bobby” Downey of Dunbarton, NH, Frederick C. Downey and his wife Arlene of Saugus, Judith Ann “Judy” Downey of Avondale, AZ, and Kenneth P. Downey and his wife Julie of Malden. Cherished grandmother of Scott Downey, Tiffany Palumbo, Janelle Maynard, Shaun Downey, Jillian Downey, Jared Downey, Jianna Downey, Jaden Downey. Adored great grandmother of Alyssa, Adriana and Evelyn. Dear sister of Marilyn Nolan of Tewksbury. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members. A private family farewell will be held followed by graveside prayers and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. A Mass and Celebration of her life will be held and announced at a later date. For those who wish, we encourage family and friends to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personal sympathy card. In Lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in Maureen’s memory may be made to the National Shrine of St. Jude 205 W.Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606. . . Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maureen T Downey June 16 1936 April 24 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Chelsea, state: Massachusetts