Orval DOWNS
DOWNS, Orval July 17/1936 – July 21/2017 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Orval Downs announces his passing on July 21, 2017 at the age of 81 at Kilean Lodge, Grimsby. Dear son of the late Sam and Olive (2000) and brother of Marvin, Waterdown. Beloved husband of Joan for 61 years. Loving and cherished father of Kimberley, Kelly (Austin) and Tom. Loving Papa to Tiffany (Derek) Jordan (Mel), Karly (Brody), Cody (Alex), Dakota , Forrest, Taylor and Hailey. Great-grandfather to Owen, Ryder, London, Knox, and baby-to-be. Heartfelt Thanks to all who cared for Orval during his stay at Kilean Lodge for the past two years. Orval was a proud Hamilton Firefighter for 8 years. He left the department to pursue other interests. Orval was an excellent cook and he always wanted his own restaurant. He opened O.J.’s Place (Orval and Joan’s) which he operated for 5 years. After selling he worked for Brinks Armoured Car before becoming part owner in a large security company, Hamilton Wentworth Protection, he then took a management position with Burns International Security. While working in the security field, Orval volunteered with the Stoney Creek/Winona Fire Department as an Acting Lieutenant for 9 years. Before retiring in 2002, Orval had spent 35 years in the security business, where he enjoyed many memorable experiences and flew many places for his company. During his career in security, he mentored a very special young man, Ron Hazel who Orval thought of as a second son. Orval was loyal, honest, hard working and a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. (He also loved his many pets). Cremation has taken place and as per Orval’s wishes there will be no funeral service. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. ” It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. “