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Richard Joseph Downs, 72, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA after a period of failing health. He was the son of George and Helen (McIsaac) Downs, born in Boston MA, February 10, 1948.

Richard entered Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA in September of 1953. From the very beginning he was an active person. He started with a four-year hitch as a …
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Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk St., Stoughton MA Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will not be a traditional service. There will be a Memorial Mass at a later time at Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton St. Stoughton MA, we will update this site with the Mass time and date when possible.

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I knew you for a long time. You were a wonderful soul and will be missed
I knew you for a long time. You were a wonderful soul and will be missed
I knew you for a long time. You were a wonderful soul and will b…
Heartfelt compassion for you Richard ❤️🙏. Rest in peace kind soul..
Heartfelt compassion for you Richard ❤️🙏. Rest in peace kind soul..
Heartfelt compassion for you Richard ❤️🙏. Rest in peace kind so…

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Born

February 10th, 1948
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Passed away

May 17th, 2020
Stoughton, MA, USA

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