Lyola C. (Downey) Downey of Needham died on Thursday July 7, 2005 at her home. She was 79 years old. Born and raised in Woburn, she was a graduate of Woburn High School Class of 1943. Mrs. Downey was a resident of Weston for 30 years before moving to Needham. Mrs. Downey was a member of the St. Bartholomew Seniors Club. The beloved wife for 57 years of John E. Downey. She was the devoted mother of John M. and his wife Janice of Burlington VT, Kevin J. and his Anne of Boston, Edward A. of Needham, James R. of Seattle WA, William P. and his wife Lucy of Winston Salem NC and Marsha E. Downey of Newton. Sister of Roy Downey of Woburn, Elizabeth Busa of Marlboro and Dorothy Daly of Woburn. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Savas, John and Liam Downey and great grandmother of Jack Savas. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Monday July 11th at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Bartholomew Church at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours on Sunday July 10th from 4-7 PM. Interment at Linwood Cemetery in Weston. In lieu of flowers donations in Lyola’s name may be made to the Needham Community Council, 51 Lincoln St. Needham MA 02492.