Our Maritime Ties

1949 - 2003 (53 years)

Generation: 1

Carolyn Joan Downing was born 14 Nov 1949 (daughter of Donald Burton Downing and Elva MacLean Potter); died 5 May 2003, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada.

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Residence: Jan 2003, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
Obituary: 10 May 2003, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa Citizen

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GOODMAN, Carolyn Joan (nee Downing) Monday, May 5, 2003, Carolyn Goodman, more than just a wife and best friend to Barry Goodman, more than just a mother, and mentor to Bradley. Carolyn never wanted to stand in the spotlight, instead she quietly stood in the background and allowed others to accept the applause. Always a lady, Carolyn was our Light. Dear sister of Diane Gavin of Ottawa and Jean Downing of Vancouver. Daughter of the late Burton and Elva (nee Potter) Downing. Carolyn will be fondly remembered by father and mother-in-law John and Elsie Goodman. A Family Service will be held at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Socity would be appreciated.

Carolyn — Barry Goodman. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Bradley Goodman

Generation: 2

Donald Burton Downing was born 21 Mar 1923, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Vaughn Herman Downing and Beulah Pearl Steeves); died 21 Jan 2003, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada.

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Residence: Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
Residence: CA 1980, Georgetown, , , Guyana

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DOWNING, Donald Burton Suddenly in Ottawa, Tuesday, January 21, 2003 aged 79. Predeceased by his wife Elva Potter. Survived by three daughters Carolyn (Barry) Goodman and Dianne (Terras) Gavin of Ottawa and Jean Downing of Vancouver. Grandfather to Jennifer Gavin and Bradley Goodman. Also survived by brother Vaughn Downing (Doris), sister Marion Duffy of New Brunswick and sister Marguerite (Charles) Newton of Florida. Predeceased by sister Mazie (Harry) Block of Halifax. No funeral at his request. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute.

Donald married Elva MacLean Potter 11 Sep 1947. Elva was born 1 Nov 1922; died 22 Oct 1995, Elliot Lake, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elva MacLean Potter was born 1 Nov 1922; died 22 Oct 1995, Elliot Lake, , Ontario, Canada.

Children:

1. Carolyn Joan Downing was born 14 Nov 1949; died 5 May 2003, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada.
Diane Lois Downing
Jean Adele Downing

Generation: 3

Vaughn Herman Downing was born 21 Nov 1889, Chester, , New Brunswick, Canada (son of Mariner Downing, Jr and Sarah Ann Tingley); died 1983, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 1983, Wilmot Memorial Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Occupation: CNR employee
Residence: Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
AltBirth: CA 1890, Riverside, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Occupation: Apr 1914, Chester, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer

Vaughn married Beulah Pearl Steeves 25 Sep, Forest Hill, , New Brunswick, Canada. Beulah was born 25 Jul 1889, Forest Hill, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Feb 1947, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 1947, Wilmot Memorial Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Beulah Pearl Steeves was born 25 Jul 1889, Forest Hill, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Feb 1947, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 1947, Wilmot Memorial Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Occupation: school teacher
Residence: Forest Hill, , New Brunswick, Canada
AltBirth: 1890
AltBirth: 25 Jul 1890
AltDeath: 1947

Children:

Maisie Pauline Downing was born 19 Apr 1914, Chester, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died May 1996.
Marion Athsah Downing was born 2 Nov 1915, Riverside, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Mar 2008, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
Marguerite Elmira Downing was born 29 Apr 1918, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jul 2007.
2. Donald Burton Downing was born 21 Mar 1923, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died 21 Jan 2003, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada.
Vaughn Herman Downing, Jr was born 11 Oct 1928, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Jul 2007.

Generation: 4

Mariner Downing, Jr was born 17 Oct 1854, Harvey, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 4 Mar 1942, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Occupation: farmer
Residence: Bef Sep 1879, Harvey Parish, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: Bef Sep 1879, Hopewell Parish, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada

Mariner married Sarah Ann Tingley 28 Sep 1879, Riverside, , New Brunswick, Canada. Sarah (daughter of George Oulton Tingley and Pauline Jane Copp) was born 13 Mar 1861, Riverside, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1934, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Sarah Ann Tingley was born 13 Mar 1861, Riverside, , New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of George Oulton Tingley and Pauline Jane Copp); died 1934, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.

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Census: 1861, Hillsborough Parish, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
AltBirth: 31 Mar 1861, Riverside, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: Bef Sep 1879, Hillsborough Parish, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: 1932, Caledonia Mountain, , New Brunswick, Canada

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mention of made of NY Genealogical and Biographical Register, Vol 65

Census:
6 mos in 1861 census

Children:

Roy Stillman Downing was born 10 Jun 1882, Caledonia, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Fred Downing was born 26 Sep 1885, Hopewell, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Oct 1921, Britannia Beach, , British Columbia, Canada.
Millard Downing was born 2 Apr 1886, Hopewell, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Feb 1950, , , British Columbia, Canada.
Ina Francelia Downing was born 18 Aug 1887, , Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Jan 1944, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Lower Coverdale Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.
4. Vaughn Herman Downing was born 21 Nov 1889, Chester, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1983, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 1983, Wilmot Memorial Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, , New Brunswick, Canada.