On May 7, 2010 Catherine Frances Dunkes (nee Downes) devoted mother of Mary Fitzgerald, Joe Dunkes, Jim Dunkes, Jay Dunkes, Frank Dunkes and the late John R. Dunkes; dear sister of Robert Downes, Theresa Blakely, Rose Smith and the late Charles Downes and John Downes; loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of four.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26) on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Texas on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Catherine's name may be made to the American Cancer Society; 8219 Town Center Dr; Balt., MD 21236.