Hazel M. Salmons Downes, 81

FEDERALSBURG, Md. - Hazel M. Salmons Downes of Federalsburg passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, Del. She was 81.

Hazel was born near Eldorado on Dec. 27, 1925, daughter of the late Phillip C. and Carrie (Bramble) Speorl. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Norman Charles Salmons in 1965, and John "Jack" Downes in 2000.

She was a certified nurse assistant, and worked at the Methodist Manor House, Seaford, and also had done private duty sitting.

Hazel enjoyed doing crafts, knitting and working in her garden.

She also enjoyed spending time with her family, which included Sunday family dinners.

Hazel is survived by six daughters, Sandra Swafford of Lewes, Del., Gloria Osterman and her husband John of Federalsburg, Brenda Tribbett and her husband Harry, Beverly Jean Richards and Barbara Layton and her husband George, all of Bridgeville, Del., and Bonnie Travers of Federalsburg; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Speorl and his wife Edna of Newark, Del.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Dorothy Stidham, Lillian Layton, Hilda Swain and Betty Wilson.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Framptom Funeral Home, Federalsburg, where friends may call two hours earlier. Interment will be private at Hill Crest Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bonnie Hilghman Cancer Fund, c/o Mid-Shore Community Foundation, 102 E. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601.