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Obituary

Willis “Grampa Willie” Raymond Downs, 71 of Bridgton, died on August 14th, 2024 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough with his daughter Jennifer, and granddaughter Willa by his side.

Willie was a Fryeburg Fair fanatic, a collector of chickens and all things fowl, a master of tardiness, and a maker of fine sawdust. He was a creator, a procrastinator, a MacGyverism expert, and a jack of all trades. He loved his home in …

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Raised by 2 people

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Willis would have turned 72 on October 28, 2024. Had he been with us in person, he would have resisted all attempts to …

Willis would have turned 72 on October 28, 2024. Had he been with us in person, he would have resis…

Willis would have turned 72 on October 28, 2024. Had he been wit…

I regret that I can not attend the memorial and send my condolences.  Willie was a truly good man and an ever-faithful …
I regret that I can not attend the memorial and send my condolences.  Willie was a truly good man a…
I regret that I can not attend the memorial and send my condolen…
  • I worked with Willie in the Portland Fire Department and when talking to him, he told me he lived just down the street …
  • I worked with Willie in the Portland Fire Department and when talking to him, he told me he lived j…
  • I worked with Willie in the Portland Fire Department and when ta…
Oh Willie you sweet & funny man. Fly high with your new wings!
Oh Willie you sweet & funny man. Fly high with your new wings!
Oh Willie you sweet & funny man. Fly high with your new wings!

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What were Willis's favorite local spots?
Woods Pond
Woods Pond
Woods Pond

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Born

October 28th, 1952
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Passed away

August 14th, 2024
Bridgton, ME

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Forest Hills Cemetery

, Bridgton, ME
Cremation of Southern Maine
Funeral services provided by

Cremation of Southern Maine

Gosnell Memorial Hospice House
Hospice care provided by

Gosnell Memorial Hospice House

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