Salt Point, NY

Laura Lynn Elizabeth Downing,64, Salt Point, NY, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.

Born on Wednesday, September 17, 1958, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Francis Cannon Sr. and Elizabeth Larrabee Cannon.

Laura Lynn previously served as Chairwoman for the Independent Party, Poughkeepsie, NY.

She married Jerry Downing Sr. on August 28, 1992, in Millbrook, NY. Jerry survives at home.

Laura Lynn is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Downing Sr., Salt Point, NY, son, Patrick & Wendy Wood, Jr., Wappingers Falls, NY, daughter, Kathryn Wood & Jeff Corday, Rockland County, NY, son, Jerry & Alyssa Downing, Jr., Monroe, NY, 9 grandchildren; sister, Mildred Cannon, Salt Point, NY; brother, Francis Cannon, and sister, Rae Williams.

Relatives and friends may call from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park, NY. Cremation will follow at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.