from the March 8, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle
Grafton, NH–David L. Downes, 51, formerly of Grafton, NH, died Sunday afternoon, February 26, 1995 at the New London Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Merrimack, NH November 13, 1943. He had lived in Grafton, NH for most of his life and had most recently been a resident of Canaan, NH since November, 1994. Mr. Downes had been employed by the Town of Grafton and was most recently working for the Kings Sawmill in Wentworth, NH. He had also worked on local farms and enjoyed animals, haying and the Cornish Fair.
There were no calling hours. Services will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Grafton Volunteer Ambulance Fund, Grafton, NH 03240
The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include: his mother, Inis (Gallup) Laware of Canaan; a sister, Mavis Dodge of Grafton; a sister, Gloria Trask of Grafton; a sister, Merle Moses of Canaan; a brother, Stanley Downes of Haverill, NH; his special friends Bob & Gerry Bassett of Grafton; aunts, uncle, and several nieces and nephews.