DOWNES, Ian Craig

Born on September 11, 1947. Passed away January 23, 2023.

In the early hours of January 23rd, 2023, we said Goodbye to our great mate, Husband, and Pop Who left us peacefully at Maryvale Private Hospital Morwell.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Lyn for 52 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Adam and Tracy, and David.

Adored Pop of Toby, Kenna and Olivia.

Brother of Paul, Ross and their families.

 

We know you’ll be sitting somewhere with a fishing rod in one hand and a beer in the other.

 

Sadly, missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The funeral service and committal for cremation for Mr Ian Craig Downes will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on Friday (February 3rd, 2023) commencing at 2.00pm.

Ian’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. So very sad to hear of Downseys passing. A long term boatie customer and compatriot. Sympathies to Lyn and family. Gone fishing with the ‘big man’. From Terry and Linda Raymond

    Terry Raymond January 24, 2023
  2. I have never come across someone with great attitude and respect for others like Ian, He was always open for good conversations and willing to help whenever someone ask. Sad to hear Ian passing. Rest in peace Mate till we meet again, sympathies to Lyn and Family.

    Alpha Sherrif January 31, 2023
  3. Downsey, you tall streak of duck s**t, what’s the big idea of leaving us?? I was just about to send an email to Traralgon Lodge requesting your contact details when I came across your funeral notice.

    RIP Old Mate.

    Hope you,ve got plenty of weed to catch those blackfish with.

    From your old mate, Wolf

    Sorry for your loss Lyn.

    Wolf Fritsche August 10, 2023
  4. Lyn. Very sad to hear of Ian’s passing. We had good fishing times in Port Hacking in the good old days from about 1978 when you were living at Loftus. Bream Whiting and blackfish we caught them all and had a great time.
    I have only just come across Ian’s funeral notice, so sad.

    Greg
    Cronulla

    Greg Baker August 28, 2023
  5. So Sorry for your loss Aunty Lyn
    Hopefully Uncle Ian is up there having a cold beer with Dad.
    Love to all

    Nicole Humbley (Lee-Wood) September 12, 2023