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Mark Townsend Obituary
Mark W. Townsend
Mar. 28, 1950 – Feb. 17, 2023
MONTEZUMA - Mark W. Townsend, 72, of Montezuma passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023, after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer.
At the age of 18, Mark answered the call from his country to serve in the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he worked alongside his family at MC Townsend & Sons before taking a job in the foundry at Gould's Pumps in Seneca Falls, where he worked for 40 years. Later in life, he could always be found either in his greenhouse surrounded by plants, in his garden digging in the dirt or at the golf course, enjoying a round with his friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mark and Delores, as well as his brother, Tommy. He is survived by his siblings: Debbie (Pat), Randy (Dawn), Joey and his children: Mark, Stacey, Lannon (Susan), and Holley; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be invited to a Celebration of Life in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Montezuma Fire Department or Cayuga Ambulance Service.
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Fred and Yvonne Sponable
February 24, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Markie must have been summoned to help with the gardens above; he sure was an ace! RIP
Dick Mellini
February 23, 2023
So sorry to hear about Mark. Worked in the foundry with Mark in the Core room almost the whole 40 years. Had some great times. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mary Thatcher
February 22, 2023
I was sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Mark you were part of the Smith's in the kitchen, and then the O'Neil's in the living room. What I wouldn't give to have one more of those Christmas's. Miss them so. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Mark.
Mary and Charlie Thatcher
D. Reyer
February 21, 2023
Mark and I graduated from school together went to boot camp both serving with the USN Seabees both did time in Nam we met up in Danang secrets will stay in Danang. RIP my friend you will be missed.
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Jeanne Kuhfta
February 21, 2023
so-so sorry for your loss. He was my first high school sweetheart and the first "boy" to kiss me..!!
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