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1971
DIED
2014
James Townsend Obituary
Born March 28, 1971, to Laura L. Townsend.
James is survived by his son, Austin Townsend of Pembroke; his daughter, Kaitlyn Meisenburg of Concord; his girlfriend of 10 years, Pamela Upton and her daughter, Cara Wilson, both of Concord. As well as his aunt, Priscilla Pelletier of Loudon; his uncle, Dick Townsend of Pembroke; and several cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved cats, Tubby, Red-Red, Mr. Gray and Little One.
James was pre-deceased by his mother on Nov. 2, 2011.
James was an amazing tattoo artist. Most recently working at Anaconda Tattoo and previously working at Prophecy Tattoo, with his cousin, Thomas Pelletier. He enjoyed cooking, playing the guitar, hunting and was an avid Nascar and wrestling fan. James was an only child. His closest friends growing up were his family. He was mild mannered and could make anyone laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him and had the privilege of knowing him.
A private family service is planned.
If you would like to do something special for Jamie, he would have loved to color the world BEAUTIFUL!! And believed EVERYONE should get a meaningful tattoo in their lifetime.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Townsend
Christina Miller
April 11, 2025
Miss you hun so much
Shana Warrjner
April 11, 2022
8 yrs and still wish it wasn't real. Love you my friend forever. Forever with me.
Chrissy Miller
April 11, 2021
Miss you hun, keep us all in your grasp and watching over us all
Shana Warriner
April 11, 2020
6 yrs later and I still miss like it was all yesterday. My rock. My best friend. Love you.
Chrissy Miller
April 11, 2020
He was James he was a amazing man he was straight forward and really enjoyed what he did. Miss him so much!
Audrey Neal - Abbott
September 5, 2017
I am saddened to hear of my nephew's passing, I have been looking for him for a long time.
He was the son of my oldest brother, Bob Neal. Sad to say, he also passed back in '99.
RIP Jamie, and please know that the Neal family loved you very much.
Amy Fagan
May 3, 2014
I light this candle to show you that the way you touched my life and others lives is eternal..... Like your soul that lives on ....
Angela DeCarli
April 21, 2014
To my very first true love who had my heart for almost 5 years, and to the father of our son Austin....I miss you. I'm so very saddened to know you aren't here any longer to see your son grow up. Don't worry though, I promise to take good care of him. Rest in Peace.
Valerie Pelletier
April 21, 2014
Jamie
You are not just family but a very talented, smart and loving friend. Always there to comfort me and help me with anything I needed.... I love and miss you so much! Until we meet again... RIP! Austin, Kaitlin, Pam and Angela let me know if you need anything!
Tonya Collins
April 20, 2014
Jamie I miss you. You were a great man with a lot of talent. Until we meet again :) Love you and I will think of you everyday and wear your ink with pride.
April 19, 2014
james you were a very incredible man, what you did with your life is amazing. you are amazing we all miss and love you so. REST.IN.PEACE
Ernie Thomas
April 18, 2014
James you will missed
Luann Saltmarsh
April 18, 2014
I will always miss you Jamie,,,,,,,,,,,love you
April 17, 2014
I miss you and think of you every day, many times a day, I can't believe you're gone. I'm so at a loss, and yet we still share stories about our conversations with you and laugh at how you made us laugh. Very loving, fun, cherished memories...I am BEYOND proud to wear a piece you designed, drew and placed on my body, forever...love you Jaimie xo - Colleen
Lacey DuBois
April 17, 2014
Kaitlyn,
My thoughts are with you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
shilo lavenskie
April 17, 2014
You have taken my emotions and created a life of color for me to wear with pride,I am a better person for knowing you...color the skies and know that you have colored our world BEAUTIFUL. My heart to all who love you...until we meet again my friend..love Shilo
Teri-Ann Pierson
April 17, 2014
Jamie, you will be missed much. Thank you for all my lovely tattoos. I love them all. Two of my favorites my M&M and the fox and the Hound. Thank you for tattooing me as often as you did. You always said I had nice skin for tattooing. Miss you bunches
April 17, 2014
God bless Jamie, and your family.
April 17, 2014
dear jamie thank you for all the good you brought to us. I will always love you for being my friend and the love you gave your mom and me thank you my dear dear friend, always my love kathy
Steve and Stacy
April 17, 2014
You will be missed Jamie, Gods speed to your journey beyond this world.
chrissy duclos
April 17, 2014
James you will be missed and forever known. Thank u for the time spent with myself and my daughter. Rip my friend.
April 17, 2014
Jamie, You will be in our Hearts Forever. Until we meet again.
Love, Claire...
Shana Warriner
April 17, 2014
Jamie you are forever inked in my body, mind and soul. You were not just my tattoo artist you were my friend first. You were always there for me no matter where you were. I love you and will miss you forever. Unitl we meet again my friend. May you color the heavens above.
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