Francis Anthony Towne

Dear Frank, We are filled with gratitude that you chose Applewood Village as your home. You made every day filled with joy and kept us challenged with facts about opera, science, and Tom Lehrer. It was fun playing duets on the keys with several fellow musicians, too. I'm glad you turned the pages and let us work the pedals. You will be remembered with both song and story.

F. A., as we knew him at Peddie, had a profound and lasting effect on the lives of countless students, among whom I am bless to be included. Not only did he make learning chemistry fun, but he helped me to become a more confident musician and singer, both at Peddie and at Theatre By the Lake, a summer community theatre that he, Jeffrey, and friends organized. It is partly due to F. A. that I was able to become a professional singer, and I think of him every time I warm up, as the exercises he...

What a Character FA was. I´ll never forget his "You must ask yourself- Will it be Worth It?" lecture at the old Geiger Reeves Hall at Peddie. What a talented, smart, fun-loving man he was- the perfect partner for Harry. I feel grateful and blessed to have known them both

Sending my sincerest condolences to FA´s family. He was such a positive influence on the students of Peddie. May he rest in peace. Ala viva!

I was lucky enough to have F.A. for Chemistry. In addition to the colored paper, he played music during labs! It made science more fun! He introduced me to the Moody Blues and Blues Traveler. F.A. was generous with his time-tireless in helping us learn the songs in our musicals and helping us consider `Was it worth it?´ about our choices each year at chapel. The lessons he taught will be shaping lives for years to come. We will miss you!

I taught with Frank at the Peddie School. We both taught chemistry. It was an enjoyable time and Frank and I worked together to make chemistry better for our students. Something Frank did was use colored paper for his students' handouts. I did not do that at the time, but later and now teaching college chemistry each lab is printed in a different color. Each semester when colored paper is requested I think about Frank. He was such a good person and though it has been over 28 years since we...

Frank Was A Great Gentleman and Kind Friend. God Bless Him!!

Truly a legend at Peddie. I had the great pleasure of attending while F.A. was a teacher there. He touched so many young lives during his time there and, with his partner in crime "Harry", provided lasting memories for so many. My deepest condolences to his family. Ala Viva!!