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Publication: Geelong Advertiser

Date Listed: 11/4/2026

Location: Geelong

DOWNEY, Desmond James

Passed away 6/4/2026

It is with great sadness that Des' family announce his passing, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved husband of Marian for 63 years.

Devoted father of Glenn, Mark, Kim (dec.) and Nicholas (dec.).

Father-in-law to Cindy and Linda.

Adored grandfather of McKenzie, Whitt, Lochlann and Riley.

Loving brother to Peter, Helen, Sue Ann; brother-in-law to Helen and Roger.

Forever in our hearts.

30/08/1938 - 06/04/2026

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