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Peter Wilkins Downing NATICK Peter Wilkins Downing, 73, of Natick, formerly of Newton. Nov. 27, 2009. Treasured brother of John W. Downing, Jr., of Cambridge, Carol Downing Tchernev of Plymouth, Kenneth F. Downing of Cohasset, and Alan S. Downing of Newburyport. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Peter lived a vigorous life, full of energy and purpose. He was generous, kind, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of others. He enriched the life of everyone he met, and he will be dearly missed, especially by his family. A private service will be held. Donations can be sent for the preservation of Crane Beach, care of the Trustees of Reservations, 572 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915. www.thetrustees.org. For an online guestbook, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com

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Published by The Natick Bulletin & Tab from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, 2009.

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Barbara & Charles Caron

January 8, 2010

To Peter's Family-Please accept our sincere condolences .He was a good friend for many years starting at the "Hampshire House" in Boston. We were a grand group and Peter was one of the favorites. He was always willing to help you move or just give you a shoulder to lean on.He visited us for a week-end a few years ago-He and Charlie hiked the Hopyard and numerous trails. It was good to see him and catch up. We will all miss him,and his sense of humor. He was some great guy. Sincerely,

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