May 16 2019: DOWNEY, Theresa Mayse

Theresa Marie Mayse Downey (Age 53)

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, of Kensington, MD.  Beloved mother of Joe (Celeste), Sam, Ellie and Max Downey; former spouse of Tim Downey; grandmother of Jasper Downey; daughter of  Donald V. and the late Carolyn Mayse; sister of Donald J. and Steve Mayse, Joan Lynch (Jim Mackey) and Karen Vincent (Alex); aunt of Veronica and Jessica Vincent and Olivia, Alana, Jon and Ben Mackey; niece of Dosey Lehman (Dan) and Michael Mayse (Georgia).  Also survived by numerous cousins and many close and beloved friends.

Theresa’s life centered on her beautiful children, her family, many friends, and her strong Catholic faith.  She attended St. Mark’s grade school in Hyattsville, MD and graduated from Regina Catholic High School and the University of Maryland.  She worked at John C. Grimberg for over twenty five years, and greatly valued and appreciated her time and friendships there.  Theresa loved the beach, family get-togethers, spending time with her kids and dinner with friends. She was known for her sense of humor, fun-loving personality and genuine love and warmth.  Everyone who knew her was blessed to be part of her life. The strength, courage, dignity and faith she showed during the five years of her illness were, and always will be, an inspiration to many.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Monday, May 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer Service at 8 p.m. lead by Fr. Lee Fangmeyer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD, on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Avalon School, 11811 Claridge Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20902.