Leo Augustine Downey Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leo Augustine Downey (Sedona, Arizona), born in Sharon, Connecticut, who passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Augustine M. Downey and Leola J. (Morrison). He is survived by: his wife Bella G. Downey (Beard); his stepchildren, Richard Beard of Yucca Valley, CA, Susan Behrends (John) of Boise, ID, Douglas Beard of Tucson, AZ and Jacquelyn Beard of Yucca Valley, CA; his stepgrandson John Gates of Boise, ID; his stepgreat-grandchild Viviene Gates of Boise, ID.; his brothers, Edward Downey and Meg of Millerton, NY; his nephews, Kyle Downey of Millbrook, NY and Evan Downey; and also Kasey Dunn of Norwalk, CT..
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church at 180 St. John Vianney Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336 or the North East Historical Society, PO Box 727, 75 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546.
