Jerome R. Downie
Apr 22nd, 2018
Jerome R. Downie 85 of South Dennis and formerly a longtime resident of South Hadley died Sunday April 22, 2018 at Wingate at Brewster.
He was the husband of Joan M. (Conway) Downie.
Born in Holyoke, Mr. Downie was the son of the late Francis and Nora (Walker) Downie.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. A teacher in the Chicopee school system, Jerry taught Math at Chicopee High School for many years.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Downie is survived by two sons, Sean Downie of Bedford, NH and Terence Downie of San Ramon, CA; a daughter, Kellie Wernik and her husband, Jon of Plymouth; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Ian Wernik, and Mara Downie; a niece; and several nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Timothy Downie.
Funeral services will be private.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.