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Francis Townsend Obituary

Of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Walpole, September 2, 2007, age 73. Beloved husband of Lillian P. (Mulkern) Townsend. Loving father of Linda A. Gulla of Walpole, Paul F. Townsend of Sharon, and Stephen J. Townsend of Walpole. Cherished grandmother of Diana Gulla, Jessica Gulla both of Walpole, and John Townsend, James Townsend both of Sharon. Funeral from the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common St., WALPOLE on Monday at 9AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Church, Walpole at 10AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Sunday afternoon 4pm to 8pm. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Walpole. Memorial donations may be made to either: American Heart Assoc. or American Cancer Society, both are at 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9, 2007.

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Nancy & Dave Carroll

September 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. Mr. T. will be missed by many - he was a terrific man. We will remember his great smile.
With Deepest Sympathy

Irene, Frank, Mark Nasuti

September 9, 2007

Dear Jim,
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Father. Your family will be in
our thoughts and prayers.

Tom Barry

September 7, 2007

My condolences to the Townsend family. Frank was a friend and a good man. His love of nature and his intrest in things that grew from the earth will alwqays be remembered by those who knew him.
Lil, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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