Alma A. Downing of Fishkill passed away on May 22, 2016 at Lutheran Care Center.  She was 83 years old.

Alma enjoyed traveling with her family/friends, and playing games with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving children Susan Schools and her husband Steven of Clinton, MD, Barbara Cohen and her husband Marty of Bremerton, WA, Dennis Downing and his wife Trine of Poughquag and Donna Tyner and her husband Victor of Wallkill.  Cherished grandchildren Kristi, Jessica, Lauren, Jenni and Amy Schools; Christopher, Brandon, Alesha and Amanda Cohen; Parker, Kaitlyn, and Rian Downing; Matthew and Jonathan Tyner.  Loving Great Grandchildren Kaitlyn, Lexi, Sean, Padraig, and Jane.  Her siblings Thomas and Joseph McDonald, and Rosemarie McDonald.

Alma was predeceased by her beloved husband Dennis Downing in 2000.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday May 27, 2016 at 2 pm at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Dubois Chapel, Interment to follow. Funeral Arrangements' are under the direction of Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Home.