Downey, Muriel G.

Mendon: December 7, 2008 at age 83. She was predeceased by her husband William, "Bill" Downey on January 12, 2007. Muriel was born the daughter of Arthur and Anna Reilly Bush on November 18, 1925 in Silver Springs, NY. She along with her late husband were members of Mendon Country Club (the former Green Hills Country Club). She was a faithful member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mendon. She is survived by her loving children, Julie (George) Herz; Jane Downey; Patrick (Marty) Downey and William (Marcia) Downey. Grandchildren, George III, Mark, Colleen, Fernanda and Emily. Brothers, Kenneth (Ann) Bush; Arthur (Helen) Bush, James (Maryann) Bush, Thomas (Lois) Bush; sisters, Glenna (Donald) Popp; Julie (Jim) Gillen and Adele Stewart. Several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 3-7 pm at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc. 59 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Wednesday, December 10 at 10:30 am in St. Catherine's of Siena Church, 26 Mendon-Ionia Road (Route 64) Mendon. Burial, Mendon Cemetery. In memory of Muriel, masses may be offered for the repose of her soul.