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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024
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Helen Lurie Downie

Condolences to the family of Helen Lurie Downie. 82, who died peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital in London, Ontario, on August 5. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter of Arthur and Jean Kincaid Noone.

Helen is survived by her children, Linda Kennedy (Sandy) of London, Michael Gross (Randall) of Nashville and Iain Downie (Graeme) of Toronto; grandchildren Chris Downie, Jordan Kennedy, Lilia Claire and Dorian Gross and great grandsons Joshua and Cole Kennedy. She also is survived by her sister Nancy Robertson (Jackie) of Glasgow and by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her parents, brother Arthur and former husband John Downie.

Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Anova London, the London Food Bank or Akiva School Nashville.

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