Frederick James Downs' Obituary
Frederick James Downs, age 57 of Lewes, DE passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born September 28, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Frederick James and Nancy Pinto Downs.
Fred was a Villanova University graduate and worked at Handy and Harman Company in Camden, DE as a Human Resources Director. He was a member of the Wandendale Hunt Club, Ducks Unlimited, and the Elks Lodge 2540. Fred was a leader and very active in Troop 2540 Boy Scouts of America for many years and mentored countless youths during this time. He enjoyed hunting, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Fred was a loving father and brother and is survived by a son, Lee A. Downs and a daughter, Alexandra M. Downs, both of Lewes, DE. Former wife, Tina Ballas Downs and mother-in-law Joan Brohawn. 2 sisters: Margueritte Downs Mertz (John), and Nancy A. Crass (Keith).
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE where friends may visit one hour prior to mass. Friends may also visit on Thursday evening May 11, 2017 from 6 - 8 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Downs name to Troop 2540, to any County Bank in Sussex County.
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