SIDNEY ARTHUR TOWNEND

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SIDNEY ARTHUR TOWNEND 80 YEARS Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9th, 2005, at the Sudbury Regional Hospital ­ St. Joseph Health Centre. Beloved husband of Mary Evelyn (Sheahan) Townend of Sudbury. Loving father of Gordon (W. Karen) of Toronto, Arthur, Mary (H. Dunn Harding) and John (W. Geraldine) all of Sudbury, Deborah (H. Shane Barker) of Owen Sound, Barbara (H. Everett Makela) of Lively, and Jane (partner Frank Menard) of Caledon. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Robert, Samantha, Scott, Trent, Evelyn, Manton, William, Ben, Jane, Emily, and Gillian. Dear brother of Lee (W. Jean) of England and predeceased by sister Ethel 'Chich' Morris. Sidney will be sadly missed by his brother-inlaw John Sheahan, sister-in-law Mary Sheahan, his nieces Katie Sheahan, Wendy Smith, and many other nieces and nephews. Art leaves a most wonderful legacy of personal and professional accomplishments and a family who will cherish his memory forever. He was born in Cuba, raised in Jamaica, and educated at McGill University School of Architecture. After graduation Art moved to Sudbury, the city he came to love, and started the architectural firm, Townend, Stefura, Baleshta and Nicholls. He had a successful career spanning 40 years. He contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of Sudbury and the North. The firm won two Canadian Design awards for their work. He was a proud member of the governing council of the Ontario Association of Architects. Many of the public buildings in Sudbury, including Civic Square, Laurentian Hospital and the Taxation Centre, exhibit his firms distinctive style. His residential designs are exceptional and are enjoyed and appreciated by many. Art was an avid sailor and was a charter member and commodore of the Sudbury Yacht Club, racing his Y-Flyer (614) to many local wins. He was a past President and Life member of the Kiwanis Club, Director of the Idylwylde Golf Club, and a member of the McKim Planning Board. Skiing, square dancing, and golfing were passions he shared with his wife Evelyn. As a young boy in Jamaica, Art enjoyed painting and throughout his life created many watercolours and oil paintings. More recently, as a proud Canadian he car ved magnificent totems that adorn his residence and camp on Lake Panache. More than anything Art was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He truly made a difference and will be missed. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury, Ontario. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Street, Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 at 11 a.m. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations in memory of Sidney can be made to the Dr. J. J. Sheahan Bursary ­ Northern Ontario School of Medicine.