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Norman Seth Downes

  • January 23, 2012
  • Gates, North Carolina
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“Sorry for this loss to the Downes Family Norm was a dear friend to our family and he will always have a fond place in our hearts. Norm has created...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Tredinnick Family - VA

“Jen,Jim,Emily and Families of Norman Downes, So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during these hard times. I was trying to...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Tom and Janet Kinnunen - Baraga, MI

“Sorry for loss to the Downes family. Mr. Downes was an Assistant Scout Master to my troop. The positive influence & knowledge he taught are...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Richard TreeNickle II - VA

“Norman, you were always quick with a joke, and a good brother. You were sick for a very long time, I am glad you are now well and with Mom and Dad. ...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Bea Porter - Alexandria, VA

“Words cannot express the sadness I feel. You will be missed. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Annette Duley - Brandywine, MD


Norman Seth Downes, 61, residing in Gates, NC, passed away January 23, 2012, in Norfolk, VA. A native of Washington D.C., he was formerly active in the Boy Scouts of America where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He is survived by two daughters, Jenny (Kevin) Cowan of Gates, NC and Emily Downes of Tapiola, MI; a son, James Downes of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren, Brandon, Austin and Tyler Cowan; three sisters, Cathy (Chuck) Brown of West Milton, OH, Annette (Joe) Duley of Brandywine, MD and Bea Porter of Alexandria, VA; a brother, Eric Downes of Bristow, VA; nine nieces; and four nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.