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The obituary notice of Keith Brian DOWNES

Grimsby, 23/09/1938 - 17/11/2023 (Age 85) | Published in: Grimsby Telegraph.

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Keith BrianDOWNESPeacefully, at his home address, on Friday 17th November 2023, Keith, aged 85 years of Grimsby, passed away. Born on 23rd September 1938 in Leicestershire, Keith also lived in London, Hong Kong, Osnabruk, Leicestershire and Lancaster before settling in later life in Grimsby with his wife Janet. Keith was a proud Army Veteran serving both full and part time with REME. Keith also enjoyed many years working on the railways. Loving husband of Janet, also a devoted brother, dad, grandad, great grandad, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Keith was very loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. All are welcome to join a celebration of Keith's life at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 13th December at 3.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, in Keith's memory, will be put to the benefit of The REME Charity and may be sent to Alexanders or left with the Funeral Director on the day. Keith is resting at Alexander Funeral Care, 70 Carr Lane, Grimsby. 01472 355255
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29/12/2023
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Donation left by Ian Pendred
20/12/2023
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Donation left by Kevin Downes
13/12/2023
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Sleep in heavenly peace. Dad xx
Donation left by Karen louise Taylor (Downes)
13/12/2023
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Fond memories of a very good friend
Donation left by Margaret & David Swaby
12/12/2023
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Even though we only found each other 2.5 years ago I couldn't have asked for a kinder, funnier brother, just sad it couldn't have been the 70 years it should have been, sleep peacefully big brother xxx Julie xxx
Donation left by Julie & Jesse Marshall
12/12/2023
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Dear Keith,

I enjoyed your good company whenever we met.

R.I.P my friend.
Donation left by Graham Pendred
07/12/2023
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RIP neighbour. I miss our chats over the fence. Lots of love to Janet and family.
Trish
26/11/2023
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Onward and upward dear friend sorely missed
Donation left by Dennis Bailey
25/11/2023
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RIP Soldier.
Arte et Marte
Forever your son
Kevin
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Kevin Downes
24/11/2023
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