Ann Downs, 81 of Lancaster died Saturday March 14, 2026 at Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a period of declining health.

Ann was born in Rochester NH on October 26th, 1944, to LeRoy C Wiggin and Dorothy J. (Wiggin) Wiggin. She grew up in Dover NH and graduated from Dover high school in 1962. She married Lawrence A Downs in 1964. They lived in a couple of places and finally settled down in Lancaster NH in 1974.

Ann started working at the Lancaster Elementary School in 1979 after losing her oldest son. She retired in 2008.

She enjoyed going out for rides in the car with Larry and going out to eat. She also enjoyed taking trips to see the many lighthouses in New England. She attended Faith Bible Church of Littleton.

Surviving family members include a Son Dennis A. Downs and Wife Atashia of Lancaster; Grandsons Matthew Downs (Erica) & Tyler Downs (Alyssa) of Lancaster; Great Grandsons Gracyn, Dylan, Camden, and Masen; a Great Granddaughter Lily; a Sister-in-Law Dorothy Wiggin of Rochester; a Niece and two Nephews.

Ann is predeceased by her Husband of 58 years, Larry Downs; Brother Wayne Wiggin Sr.; Half Brothers Harry Wiggin & Clayton Wiggin and her Son, Kevin Downs.

Calling Hours will be held from 7pm-9pm at Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street in Lancaster, on Wednesday, March 18th. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Bible Church, 355 Union Street, Littleton at 11am on Thursday, March 19th. Ann will be laid to rest at Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover at noon on Friday, March 20th. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to Faith Bible Church.