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1930
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2018
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Alice Townsend Obituary
Alice was born in Bristol, N.H., on April 17, 1930 to Adna and Marjorie (Sprague) Hill. She was the devoted wife of Ernest Townsend, until his passing in 1992. She was also a homemaker, loving mother of five, and a skilled caregiver, dedicating her entire adult life to the care of Mag, her youngest child. Alice and Mag enjoyed watching soap operas daily as well as playing computer games together. Alice also found a great deal of joy in doing the Sunday crossword puzzle every week until recent months when her health began to deteriorate.
Alice is survived by her children, Cheri Merchant of Berlin, Douglas Townsend and wife Dodie of Florida, Karen Skelton and husband David of Bow, Annette Graham and partner Marc Beauchesne of Pembroke, and Mag Townsend of Bow; sister Veronica Puffenburger of Franklin; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by many brothers, sisters, other extended family members and friends, and her beloved dog, K.C.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service being held Wednesday, October 17 at 11 a.m. at Martins Ferry Cemetery on Martins Ferry Road in Hooksett.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial or leave a message of condolence, please go to phaneuf.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alice Townsend
5 Entries
January 30, 2019
am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
M B
October 22, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nina Calkins
October 17, 2018
I am so sorry for the family's loss. May you find comfort in the fact that she is at peace.
Janet Gagnon
October 15, 2018
Karen, Dave, and family. Steve and I want to send our condolences to you. May you find some comfort during this very difficult time.
Sincerely
Steve and Janet Gagnon (SJG Construction)
James Townsend
October 15, 2018
Rest In Peace dear Aunt Alice
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