Edward Downes "serious health problems" suffered by the couple. A statement issued by the couple's children said that while Downes could have gone on living with his deafness and blindness, he did not want to do so after his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In March 2010, Keir Starmer (director of public prosecutions) stated that Caractacus Downes would not be prosecuted for his involvement with his parents' assisted suicide because it was not in the public interest. Edward Downes Sir Edward Thomas ("Ted") Downes, CBE (17 June 1924 – 10 July 2009) was an English conductor, specialising in opera. He was
Bobby Downes (footballer) academy during Downes' tenure included England international David Dunn, as well as future Watford player Martin Taylor. He left the position in July 2009, by mutual consent. Following this he took up a scouting role at Preston North End. In February 2013, he was appointed as the Head of Recruitment at Nottingham Forest. Source: Bobby Downes (footballer) Robert David Downes (born 18 August 1949) is an English former footballer, coach and manager, now Head of Recruitment at Nottingham Forest. He started his playing career as a left back, later becoming a left winger. After starting his career at West Bromwich