Norman Ronald Downes

Norman Ronald Downes, 82, of Manchester MD, passed away suddenly on Friday November 6, 2026, while vacationing in Florida. Born on September 19th, 1944, in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Harry Philip Downes and Edna Mae (Eyster) Downes. He was the beloved life partner of 30 years to Debbie Hebrank.

Norman was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Manchester, MD. He worked many years as an installation supervisor for Western Electric, and then went on to work for Lucent Technologies in sales where he later retired. He was an avid golfer up until his time of death. He was also an avid horse racing ran his entire life. He was a very involved father, grandfather, and most recently great-grandfather. His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his 5 grandchildren, watching their sporting events, and his weekly lunches with his daughter and great-granddaughter Emmie.

Surviving in addition to his life partner is his daughter Wendy and husband Dennis Bosley. Grandchildren Matthew (Kate), Cody (Rebecca), Karlie (Zac), Taylor (Tyler), Olivia, and Great Granddaughter Emmie Lynn. He is also survived by his siblings Harry Downes Jr, Patricia Morris, and Kevin Downes.

Norman will be reunited with his beloved daughter, Dawn Bishop, whom passed in 2005, and his brother-in-law Joe Morris, whom passed on November 6, 2026.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday November 18th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A. 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester MD. Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester, MD, on Thursday November 19th at 11AM.

Interment to follow in New Lutheran Cemetery, Manchester, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carroll County Humane Society 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158.

Arrangements are by the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, P.A. Manchester MD.