F. IRMA (CROWELL) DOWNER , age 98, of Abington, formerly of Hingham, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12th at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Everett W. and Florence M. (Thomas) Crowell. Mrs. Downer was born in Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada and was raised and educated in Medford. She then graduated from the Burdett Secretarial School in Boston and worked as a secretary for several years before her marriage. She came to Hingham in 1942 where she worked for a local florist until moving to Abington in 1956. She was married for almost 50 years to the late Arthur H. Downer, Sr.
She was the mother of Cynthia Gorman and her husband Gerard of South Weymouth, Ronald E. Downer and his wife Barbara (Nash) of Alexandria, VA and Arthur H. Downer, Jr. and his wife Linda (Baggs) of Hanson. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and her niece Ione Cullen of Sandwich.
The funeral services and interment are to be private. Visiting hours and flowers omitted by family request.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, 85 Main St., Hingham, MA 02043 or to the charity of choice.