DOWNIE, James (Jimmy)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Heritage Manor, Morwell on June 25, 2025
Aged 90 Years.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Joan for 66 years.
Devoted son of James and Margaret Downie (both dec).
Loved brother of Charlie (dec) and Helen, Margaret (dec) and Joe, Audrey and Don (dec), Alexandrina and Paul, Caroline and Annie.
Much loved father and father in law of Annette and Mario, Jim and Tania, Karen, Elizabeth and Dean.
Adored grandad to Jarrod, Alisha, Anthony, Josh, Brodie, Elise, James, Chloe, Mahalia, Maddison and Ashtyn, as well as their partners and his many great grandchildren.
Though his smiles are gone forever and his hand we cannot hold, we shall never lose the memories, of one we loved so much.
Funeral Notice
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time rest in peace John and Prue whiting
June 27, 2025Farewell Jimmy, our cheeky troublemaker.
June 27, 2025
There was never a dull moment with Jim around, he is missed dearly by his C Wing family.
Our thoughts are with Joan and family. We are thinking of you all and we thank you for trusting us to look after Jim.
Lots of love, Katie and the Lifestyle Team at Heritage Manor xxHope youβre at peace now uncle Jim. Much love to all the family xx
June 27, 2025Dad, I will be forever grateful for you!
June 28, 2025
All the memories I will cherish and all the times we laughed together .
I will forever hold you close in my heart , rest easy .
A true gentleman and loving father
Your daughter Elizabeth πSincere thoughts to James, Tania & all your family during this truly sad & difficult time – Sending hugs πΉ
June 28, 2025Vale James (Jim)Downie Senior Condolences to family πͺ and friends now at peace ππ’
June 29, 2025Farewell Uncle Jim, rest peacefully. A true gentleman. Love Cheryl and Merv xxx
June 30, 2025A wonderful man passed away last Wednesday night he was my brother Jim. All my life he was the most caring and loving big brother. I am going to miss his smiling face and his welcoming how are you going hen. Rest in peace Jim until we all meet again your loving sister Ena brother in law Paul and family
June 30, 2025Jim was my father in law, I will remember him always for his warm smile and kind and helpful nature, nothing was too much trouble.
June 30, 2025
Always up for a laugh, a dance and a sing-a-long, he will be missed. Rest in peace dear man.
Love Tania xxWe will always remember that special smile and your caring heart.
The gentleman that was always ready to help.
Sadly missed we will never forget your love for our family.
A wonderful Dad!
July 1, 2025Grandad, you will be dearly missed, you have always been a happy, cheerful man always putting others before himself.
July 1, 2025
A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and a significant part of our lives growing up
Always and forever in our heartsGrandad,
July 1, 2025
You will be missed dearly by the family members and friends that were apart of your life. The memories with you, myself and the family will cherish forever.
Until we meet again π€What can l say my beautiful brother, you were always such a caring good-hearted soul, l have you tucked away in my heart until we meet again on the other side your sister Audrey
July 1, 2025Rest in peace my brother your sister Caroline
July 2, 2025Condolences to all from the McCurley family.
July 2, 2025I’m so sorry for your loss, Jim was a great man. Lots of love to all, robyn humphrey xxxx
July 2, 2025Grandad,
July 2, 2025
I will always cherish our memories together. Whether it was a cute donut king date to get cinnamon donuts, picking me up after a big night out or taking me for driving lessons. Nothing was ever too much and I am so grateful I had such a wonderful grandparent. You and that cheeky smile will always be missed. Rest easy darling grandad, until we meet again β€οΈποΈTo Jimmy and family,
July 3, 2025
Our thoughts are with you all on the loss of Old Jim.
May his memory live on in all of you.
From Paul Burke and familyGrandad
July 4, 2025
The most beautiful, caring and wonderful grandfather we could have ever had. Such a gentleman in every way and I am thankful for all of the beautiful memories that I will get to cherish.
I will miss seeing your smile.
Rest easy grandad, forever in my heart ποΈCondolences to Joan and family..
July 4, 2025
Love Jim and Valda Durrant.My wonderful Heritage Manor dance partner. Hour hour won’t be the same again. A true gentleman. You will be missed.
July 4, 2025
TrishYou will be so missed Jimmy,
July 4, 2025
Your cheeky humor will never be forgotten , you were a pleasure to look after at heritage manor xSincere condolences to Jim’s family and friends. Fond memories playing bowls at MCBC. Many laughs on our trips to Mirboo North for international day with Harry and Scott.
July 7, 2025