DOWNEY, ROSE M. (DANA) of So. Boston, November 15, 2011. Wife of the late Chester G. Downey. Mother of Thomas, James, Paul, & the late Rosemary & Catherine. Grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, & 1 great great-grandchild. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Pre-deceased by 6 brothers & 1 sister. Visiting hours will be held at The Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Friday at 10 AM. Followed by a prayer service in the Funeral Home at 11 AM. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.