Obituary of Anne Watson Downs

Anne Watson Downs, age 89, a resident of Willow Grove died on January 4, 2020. She was the devoted wife of the late Wallace Jacoby Downs, Jr. for 63 years. Born in Geneva, New York, Anne was the daughter of the late Walter Vail Watson and the late Ruth Genevieve Rutenber. Anne graduated from Westminster College with a B.A. degree in Sociology. Anne volunteered at the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Meals on Wheels and taught Sunday School at Abington Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed vacationing in Stone Harbor, New Jersey and Arcadia, Michigan, as well as spending winters in Venice, Florida. She is survived by three loving daughters, Caroline Farrell, Elizabeth Rounce and Margaret Frost; her sons-in-law, Douglas Farrell and Robert Rounce; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Vail Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, where relatives and friends will be received after the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.