Deborah A. Downey

AMENIA — Deborah “Debbie” A. Downey, 62, of Amenia died June 13, 2016, at Sharon Hospital. 

Born Aug. 22, 1953, in Sharon, she was the daughter of the late Cynthia (Brendline) and Charles Goggins. 

Debbie was a graduate of Webutuck High School. 

On March 11, 1972, she married Thomas J. Downey III, who survives at home. 

Debbie worked at the Taconic DDSO for 38 years, retiring in 2013. She was past president of the CSEA local No. 426 and current secretary of CSEA Retiree’s No. 909. In 2005, she received the Eileen M. Hickey Circle of Honor Award. 

She was a 27-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 178 in Millerton, serving most recently as treasurer. She was a charter and life member of VFW Post 5444. She also served as a board member of the Indian Rock Schoolhouse and was an election coordinator of the Democratic Party, as well as treasurer of the Amenia Monarchs. She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia. 

Debbie loved to read and garden. She was a great cook, who especially loved to prepare meals and bake for her family. She also took great pleasure in making fabulous birthday cakes for her grandchildren. 

In addition to her loving husband, Debbie is survived by her two daughters, Michelle Demczar and her husband, Joe, of Salt Point, N.Y., and Rebecca Duncan and her companion, Steven Haire, of Pine Plains; a son, Thomas Downey IV and his wife, Kim, of Lakeville; five grandchildren, Braeden, Tommy, Reilly, Liam and McKenna; her sister, Charlene Mayville and her husband, Charles; a brother, Lee Garay and his wife, Audrey; her mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Downey; and many aunts, uncles  and cousins. She will also be remembered by her union brothers and sisters throughout the state. 

In addition to her parents, Debbie was predeceased by her grandson, Dolan Thomas Duncan.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 18 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, the Rev. Kent Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Amenia. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Indian Rock Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 172, Amenia, NY 12501; or the Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY 12501. To send an online condolence, go to www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.