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Thomas Townsend Obituary

Townsend, 86 MILFORD - Thomas Luther Townsend passed away Wed., Mar. 20, 2013 at the Milford Hospice Center. Mr. Townsend was born Feb. 3, 1927 in Dover, Del. to the late Luther C. Townsend and Geneva Larimore Townsend. He served for 10 years in the United States Navy during WWII. After the service he worked for I.L.C. as a model maker during the Apollo era making helmets retiring after 30 years and continued consulting into the 1990's. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, model planes and trains. Mr. Townsend was a member of the Latter Day Saints and the R.C. Club in Willow Grove. Mr. Townsend is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Elizabeth Smith Townsend of Milford; daughters, Shelly Holstedler and her husband Rick of Lincoln, Del., Dana Townsend of Camp Springs, Md., Stephanie Bradley and her husband Michael of Milford, Del.; Thomasa Evins of Wyoming, Del.; sisters, Edith Townsend, Geneva Wambold both of Sandtown, Del., Janet Parker and her husband Johnny of Winder, Ga. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tues., Mar. 26, 2013, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford Street, Dover, DE. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be at Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE 19963 or Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.

Published by Delaware State News on Mar. 22, 2013.
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Dear Janet and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Love, Theresa and Tom Jenner

Theresa Jenner

April 4, 2013

Very sorry to learn of your loss, Janet. I always enjoyed visits to your home and to see you both. Then to see Ginger and hear the beautiful birds sing. Please take good care of yourself. Cherish all the good memories and happy times you all share. You are the best homemaker there is! Remember that families are truly forever. Much love, Norma

Norma Frost

March 29, 2013

Tommy, you always had a smile on your face at ILC. You will be missed.

Tammy Smith

March 26, 2013

Tommy T, Going to miss you. You taught me alot through the years at ILC.

John Tobler

March 25, 2013

Tommy, a friend!

Derek Sharpe

March 22, 2013

Tommy, a significant, positive influence in my life and career,...many good memories.

Robert Bakley

March 22, 2013

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