Otis K. “Bud” Downs, 74, of Sagamore Beach, formerly of Hanson and East Bridgewater, died Tuesday February 15th in the South Shore Hospital. He was the husband of Gail (Griffin) Downs.
Born and brought up in Foxboro, son of the late Kenneth and Doris (Padelford) Downs. Bud was a graduate of Foxboro High School.
Bud was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1955-1959.
He worked in the quality control and manufacturing department as a manager for the Advanced Instruments Company in Norwood for 19 years, retiring in 2007.
Bud was also a coach for Whitman –Hanson Youth Hockey in the 1970’s, and was an avid fishermen and outdoorsman. His other hobbies were building model ships, including sail boats, power boats and tug boats. He also built model airplanes. He was a sports fan of the Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox.
In addition to his wife Gail, he is survived by his daughter Deborah Grimmett and her husband Randal of Bridgewater, his sister Patricia Greene and her husband Gordon of Foxboro, his granddaughter Amy Grimmett ; also several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert Downs.
His services will be held on Friday, February, 18th at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 17th from 4:00-7:00. Donations may be made to the VNA of Cape Cod, 67 Terheun Dr., Falmouth, MA 02540