Bryan Downie

Bryan Downie passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2024, at the age of 77.

Bryan is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 53 years, Wendy, his beloved daughter Stephanie Pauly and his pride and joy grandsons Tyler and Ethan Pauly.

Surviving family members include his sister Wendy Trakinskas (Al) and their children Alan, Julie, David and Adam Trakinskas and his great nieces Lyla Moody, Chloe Trakinskas, and great nephews Noah Moody, Benny Trakinskas , his brother Neil Downie, and youngest brother Perry (Penny) and nieces Lauren and Sarah Downie.

Bryan was born in Chatham Ontario, son of the late Willard and Marion Downie.  He grew up in Blenheim playing sports with many of his lifetime friends. Hockey and baseball were entertained with the Sunday Morning Hockey League and many long-lasting friendships prevailed. He was a lifetime fan of the Detroit Red Wings. The Blenheim Community Golf Course provided many rewards including a job, several holes in one, great games, celebrity golf camp and tournament play and again lasting friendships. Fishing was a favorite pastime that he shared with friends and family. Travelling and vacations spent with friends and family were a source of adventure, laughs and fond memories. His life was enriched by his many long-lasting true friendships.

Thanks so much to the ROMEO club for his weekly lunch dates that he so looked forward to. Bryan was a hard-working guy who wore many different hats. His successful business, Art Quest, led to even more friendships across the US and Canada.

In closing Bryan would say, “Always be ready with a kind word and smile” and remember, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar!”

In keeping with Bryan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 30, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home.

Those wishing to remember him with a memorial donation are asked to consider
the Blenheim Health Hub or the Alzheimer’s Society of Chatham-Kent.  Online condolences may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com