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GEORGE TOWNSEND Obituary
George served his country with honor during WWII in the US Army and was a decorated Demolition Specialist in the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion serving in Europe. Following his discharge in 1945 he was employed as a book binder for The Robert Burlins & Son Company for 20 years, than another 20 years for the city of Boston as a foreman until his retirement at the age of 67.
Mr Townsend was a Deacon at The Dorchester Temple Baptist Church before moving to Quincy in the 1980's, where he became an active member of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church. His favorite times were traveling to other states and camping in the mountains with his large family. George was a Mr. Fix It and could repair almost anything.
He is survived by 3 sons; Linwood R. Townsend and his wife Rita, Stacey Edward Townsend, and Wayne W. Townsend and his wife Diana. 4 Daughters; Janice Hughes and her husband Charles, Priscilla Last and her husband Ron, Beverly Rogers and her late husband Gerald, and Laurie Milligan and her late husband Richard. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 17 Great grandchildren, and one Great-great grandson.
Funeral Wednesday, February 1st at 10:00am in the Houghs Neck Congregational Church, 310 Manet Ave. Quincy. Burial with military honors to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
Visiting Hours Tuesday from 4-8pm at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., QUINCY CENTER. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in George's memory to The DAV at P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250 or to the Houghs Neck Congregational Church.
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for GEORGE TOWNSEND
John Conte
February 3, 2017
Stacey, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Barbara Garnett
February 1, 2017
When I think of Dorchester and growing up, I think of the Townsends. They were so intertwined with my family - and especially the Daley cousins. The Townsend house was always the place to be - some of the nicest people I knew. I was sort of an odd ball, but they always made me feel welcome - Glen, George and all the kids. A reflection on the parenting and faith in action.
Prayers and fond memories, regret I couldn't be there to give my condolences in person, but even today - over 50 years later, I always count the Townsends as 'family' and send love, as do, I know, the rest of the Kast family.
Vinnie & Connie Stigliani
January 31, 2017
My wife Connie and I send our condolences to the Townsend family. I have known George my whole life, we grew up together, were childhood friends, and were later drafted and entered the US Army together at the start of WW II. He was a lifelong friend and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
Bob and Diane Brown
January 30, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 30, 2017
Bill and I send our sympathy to the family. He is reunited brith his wife and others in heaven and you will see him again. We remember our days in Dorchester at the church and community with the family. He was a rch and blessed man. He served his country, loving husband and father, devoted church member, loyal employee...
May memories help ease your loss.
Dale and Bill Williams
Mike Casey(former MA resident)
January 30, 2017
Mr. Townsend,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer fighting the Germans in Europe during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Trish Foley
January 29, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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