Reg Downes No.2 Commando

It is with much sadness that we advise you of the recent death on Sunday 3rd November 2019 of Reginald William Downes who served as a Private in No.2 Commando from 1941 until it was disbanded after the war had ended. Our deepest condolences to his 2 sons, Kenny and Jimmy, and all his Family and friends.

Reg was 97 years old and his funeral will take place on what would have been his 98th birthday - Tuesday 12th November 2019 at 12 noon at Woolensbrook Crematorium, Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Herts. EN11 9BN.

You can read more about Reg in our archive entry here: http://www.commandoveterans.org/RegDownes2Commando

Rest in peace Reg.

For those of you who were at the Fort William remembrance weekend in 2014 you may recall Reg on the right with his fellow No 2 Commandos Eric Buckmaster in the middle and Johnnie Morris on the left.

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A deeply sad loss of dear close friend of my family, many happy memories of Reg and his wife,Violet, at the Alex Hotel in Fort William for many years at the Remembrance weekend. Reg kept us all amused with the funny stories from the times spent with his comrades in the Commandos. He will be sorely missed by many and our condolences to both his boys Kenny and Jimmy and their families.
REST IN PEACE REG.
Our fondest regards.
John and Jan White and family.

So sad to hear this news. I know how close John White and family were to Reg. My condolances to them and his family.

A wonderful photo of him with Eric and Johnny.

Janet