Lawrence A. Downs ... grew up in Dover; at 79

LANCASTER - Lawrence A. Downs, 79, of Mechanic Street, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at his home after a long illness.

Larry was born in Dover on Oct. 3, 1943, the son of Fred and Leonie Downs. He attended St. Mary's Grammar School and Dover High School graduating in 1962. He earned an apprenticeship cutting meat at the A&P in Dover after graduation. He worked in several A&P stores and was brought to the Lancaster store in 1974. He worked in several area stores, his last being Shaws where he retired in 2013.

Larry enjoyed fishing, watching the Red Sox, collecting stamps, and reading. He attended the Faith Bible Church in Littleton.

Surviving family members include his wife of 58 years Ann (Wiggin) Downs of Lancaster; a son Dennis Downs and wife Atashia of Lancaster; grandsons Matthew and Tyler Downs both of Lancaster; and great-grandsons Gracin, Dylan, Camden; a brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Dorothy Wiggin of Barrington; and a niece and two nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Kevin M. Downs in 1979.