Obituary of Alison Groves DOWNEY

DOWNEY, Alison October 4, 1923 – August 3, 2012 Alison (Allie) Downey of Strathmore, passed away peacefully at Sagewood Care Center on August 3, 2012 at the age of 88 years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Dianne (Don) Georgeson, son Gregg (Barb) Downey, five grandchildren, Leanne (Davey) Roy, Lana (Dave) Green, Tanner (Oleta) Downey, Casey Downey and Kelly (Trevor Brydges) Georgeson. Allie is also survived by eight great grandchildren, Trigger and Kasper Roy, Garrett and Layton Green, Madison, Jory and Lilie Downey, and Charlie Brydges. She was predeceased by her husband Roy in 2007. Allie was raised on the family farm near Carseland by Henry and Jean Groves. She was the youngest of ten children, brothers Harry, Bob, Jim, Jack and Stu, and sisters Mary, Jean, Vi and Mag. A celebration of Allie’s life will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Carseland Community Hall at 1:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. If desired, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary (201, 222 – 58 Ave. SW, Calgary, T2H 2S3). Send Condolences