Mary Ethel Downey

Background

Downey, Mary Ethel was born on January 5, 1935 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Thomas Francis and Ethel Marguerite (Hickey) Downey.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tufts U., 1956; certified in physical education, Bouvé-Boston School, 1956; Master of Education, Salem (Massachusetts) State University, 1965.

Career

Junior and senior H.S. physical education instructor, coach, Woburn (Massachusetts) City Schools, 1956-1957; elementary specialist in physical education, Wakefield School Sys., 1957-1993; retired, 1993. Swimming instructor Camp Fernwood, Oxford, Maine, 1953-1960. Adult education teacher Young Men’s Christian Association/Town of Wakefield, 1957-1965.

Achievements

• Mary Ethel Downey has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member AAHPERD (life), Massachusetts Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (life).

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, gardening, ceramics, travel, dog training.

Connections

Father:

Thomas Francis Downey

Mother:

Ethel Marguerite (Hickey) Downey