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Genevieve (Gen) Faye Downey

Genevieve (Gen) Faye Downey

Female 1936 - 2016  (80 years)

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  • Name Genevieve (Gen) Faye Downey 
    Born 15 Jan 1936  [1
    Gender Female 
    Residence Apr 1997  Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Obituary Mar 2016  Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    the website for Campbell's Funeral Home 


    • Obituary

      Genevieve Currie
      January 15, 1936 –March 13, 2016

      Currie, Genevieve Faye, 80 of Amherst passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre.

      She was the daughter of the late Peter and Alvena (LeBlanc) Downey.

      She is survived by her husband Douglas, son Peter (Donna Lynn), grandsons Cody, Luke and Shane, greatgranddaughter Marie, Edmonton, Alberta, sisters Carolyn (Wayne) and Anne of Halifax; brothers Victor (Nora), River Hebert, Walter (Elle), London, Ont. and several nephews.

      No services as per Genevieve’s wishes, with interment at a later date in the Ragged Reef Cemetery.

      Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St. Amherst, 902-667-9906.

      As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Cumberland Regional Health Foundation.

      Condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbells amherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.



    Died 13 Mar 2016  Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Interment was to be at a later date in Ragged Reef Cemetery.
    Person ID I7342  Annette - Research
    Last Modified 11 Aug 2016 

    Father Peter Joseph Downey,   b. 15 Jun 1908, St Andrews, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jul 1997, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Mother Marie Marguerite Alfina (Alvena) LeBlanc,   b. 22 Aug 1914, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Apr 1997, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Family ID F2341  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Douglas (Doug) Currie 
    Children 
     1. Peter Currie
    Family ID F3116  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Genevieve (Downey) Currie (1936 - 2016)
    Genevieve (Downey) Currie (1936 - 2016)
    Daughter of Alvena (LeBlanc) and Peter Downey.

  • Sources 
    1. [S208] Obituary: Campbell's Funeral Home (Amherst, Nova Scotia), obituary for Genevieve Currie, March 13, 2016.

    2. [S161] Info:Joanne (Vienneau) Bouthillier, info rec'd Jan2008-obituary for Alvena Mary Downey.


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