Rebecca Townsend

I think of Rebecca often. She would always stay with me at Brownie outings. Her little hand in mine. Often she would talk of her family travels. She was a sweet girl.

I will always remember her in our brownie troop. She would always walk with me hand in hand. So sweet. She loved to tell of her experiences during her family vacations. A lot about different foods she tried! She is now a very bright star

Rest in peace Rebecca you will never be forgotten.

As a mother of a daughter in her first year at Notre Dame, you can be sure that I was greatly saddened to hear about Rebecca's passing and will keep all in my prayers.

I remember the joy you brought when you were born . Rebecca continued to bring joy to many others through her precious beautiful life on earth. God calls his special angels early sometimes , although not easy and so painful, everyone sees how special she is. God bless you Rebecca and thank you for all the good you did for others.
Hopefully your Mom and Dad and family can somehow find peace. You are an angel. God bless the Draper Townsends. I can't say how sad I am for your loss.

Happy Birthday to you Rebecca on your first birthday in heaven.

God bless Rebecca and her family she was truly an Angel among us. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and loved ones

God bless Rebecca and her family she was truly an Angel among us. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and loved ones

We were not home when this painful tragedy happened but we were there in spirit. IHS families will never forget. She is with God.

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Draper Townsend Family. May all your memories of the good times you shared with Rebecca comfort you always. From what I've read about her life she was a wonderful young woman that put her friends life in front of her own. May she Rest In Peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

My sincere condolences to the Townsend Draper family for the loss of Rebecca. I have read the incredibly powerful eulogy by her sisters and I was truly overwhelmed by the compassion that Rebecca held in her heart for everyone. To be "touched by an angel" will forever resonate in all the people who knew Rebecca. Rebecca you are the angel that we all want to know. I wish that I could have known you, bless you forever.

In memory of Rebecca Draper Townsend
A true and faithful girl who gave her life saving a person and the thing she loved to do on July 2, 2015 in this location. God alone understands.

The Lord said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."--KJV John 15:13

Dear Townsend and other families,
I am sorry for your loss. She is a heroine! May her memory be eternal! God bless her and her family.

In memory of Rebecca Draper Townsend
A true and faithful girl who gave her life saving a person and the thing she loved to do on July 2, 2015 in this location. God alone understands.


The Lord said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."--KJV John 15:13

Dear Townsend and other families,
I am sorry for your loss. She is a heroine! May her memory be eternal! God bless her and her family.

So sorry for your loss. She seemed like a very special girl. Prayers for the family.

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

I'm so sorry... my sincere condolences to her family on the tragic loss of a precious and beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and cousin. Condolences also to those who have lost an incredible friend. My heart aches for all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Rebecca and sleep sheltered by angels in the palm of God's hand.

So very sorry for your loss. Giving her life for a friend. No words could convey the feelings for the loss of a daughter. Rebecca must have been a very special girl. I hope one day all you will remember are the good memories

My deepest sympathy to the family.

I did not know Rebecca or her family, but came across news of her bucket list accomplishments. My heart aches for her family and over this senseless tragedy. I can see what a wonderful, loving family she came from and what a lovely young woman she was growing into. My prayers are with the Townsend-Draper family from afar. -Veeta for Cincinnati, OH

My sincerest condolences to the family for this tragic and heart breaking loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies to the family. So very sorry for the loss of your daughter.

My sincere condolences to your family at this moment of grief.

This is very tragic and heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Rebecca died a hero saying the life of her friend and she has now taken her place as a beautiful angel in Heaven and may God bless her beautiful soul.

Dear Dr. Townsend and entire Townsend-Draper family,
My heart aches for all of you. Please know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gayle Pichiarallo Clark

The loss of Rebecca is an unimaginable grief no parent, grandparent, sibling, or friends ever want to encounter.....our thoughts and prayers are with the draper/Townsend families as they try and deal with the loss of such a bright and shining star....our deepest condolences, a Loving Notre Dame Family

your grief is unimaginable.... Such a bright shining star....our prayers are with both the Draper/Townsend families.....sincerely, from a Loving Notre Dame Family!!

Your loss is unimaginable!! No words can express how sad we
feel for all the draper/Townsend families.....will continue to keep u in our prayers..... GOD BLESS u all!! a NOTRE DAME family!!

I am very sorry for your loss. I went to Newtown High School with Donna and see her every few years. As a father of a 19 year old, I cannot imagine the pain you are in and I hope that you find some comfort in all of these kind messages. My family and I will keep you in our hopes and prayers.

Dear Draper and Townsend families:

The physicians and staff of the Fairfield County Medical Association were saddened to learn of the death of Rebecca Draper Townsend. Deepest sympathy is extended to you and your families.

May the love of family and friends coupled with fond memories of your daughter/granddaughter be a constant source of strength and encouragement to you.

Dear Joan, May your faith embrace you as you endure this awful pain. So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the terrible loss of your daughter and granddaughter.

Having a young daughter of my own, I know that there are no words that can help soothe the pain. I was there the night of the accident and stood by her side praying. She was not alone. I prayed for Rebecca all night and continue to pray for her and her family. I know that her light will shine on.

God Bless Rebecca

I knew her briefly as fun and personable young lady of 13. She will be remembered and prayed for by many - me included. God Bless Rebecca

To an Angel,Rebecca,Tho I was not Blessed to Know You,your love,kindness & Grace is a reflection of your Family as shown by Your Grandfather Dr Thomas Draper& Your Uncle Jim Maloney,always there to help all who needed them.You will now help them ! All your Family With Blessings from Heaven.

Dear Joan, I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know we've lost touch in the past 35 years, but I've kept track of you and your family through town talk and family. Your daughter will be missed terribly by all. May god bring you and your family peace and comfort through the following days. With loving thoughts and concern,

Dear Family, Jon and I share your pain, send our love and prayers and hope they somehow lighten your day a little bit. Rebecca was much loved and so much missed.

Dear Joan, I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are going through. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family on the inconceivable loss of your wonderful daughter.
Beth and Lawrence Schweitzer

"To the Draper-Townsend Families...there are no words that can express my deep sorrow for your loss. I did not know your daughter, but I teach Rikto and Suzuran and my heart breaks for them and the loss of their older cousin. My prayer is that the beautiful spirit I've read about and the joy of her memories will help sustain you and give you peace during this difficult time." Prayers of healing, Kerry Lambert St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

To the Townsend and Draper families
I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your precious girl, Rebecca. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of unimaginable grief.

Rebecca was a Brownie in Troop 1145 which I had the pleasure to co-lead. I have so many wonderful memories of her. She loved camping, always held my hand on hikes!
Badges she earned, plays, outings, cookie selling, cooking, snack making....She would talk often of her many vacations to far away parts of the world. She deeply loved her family and would share her feelings openly. A bright, fun loving, beautiful child. The world has lost a star and God has received an Angel. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all ❤

My daughter called 911 immediately at the site of the accident. The ambulance arrived within 5 minutes. During that time Rebecca was not alone. I attended to her spiritual needs through a blessing and a prayer for her to Jesus and her angels. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.

gary and family. while we have never met, I share your sadness as a member of the ND family. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Robert s burns 1959.

To the draper and townsend family so sorry for the lost of your daughter..may god heal your heart in time ...your prayers and thoughts are with me at this time..sorry again for the loss of a beautiful girl...

Your Canadian family are sending our prayers .You are in our thoughts constantly .What an amazing girl . Front and centre in her stroller in the family reunion picture 1998.Everyone sends their love and prayers .Margaret the Carey ,Pickering ,Richardson ,Marrison Families

Love and prayers to all the Draper-Townsends. May Rebecca rest in peace and rise in glory.

so sorry for your loss...hugs sent your way...with ox Pembroke School teacher

So sad to hear about your daughter Rebecca. Eternal Light Shine Upon Her And May She Rest In Peace. She will included in my prayers. God Bless Your Family and Help You with This Difficult Time.
Nila

Our prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Iris and Steve Sharnick

My condolence and my prayers to all the family.

This is certainly a Huge lose for us.. But Heaven just added another Angel !

My sincerest condolences to the Draper/ Townsend families

May the Lord bring peace to the Townsend family and friends during this time of great grief. Rebecca will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

Please know that Aunt Mary's school colleagues are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
May you be carried on Angels' wings...

May the Lord bring peace to the faminly and friends of Rebecca during this time of great grief. She will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

The Schlichting family sends their deepest condolences to the Townsend and Draper families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thoughts and prayers for your family. Sorry for your loss.

Condolences

Carl and Barbara Susnitzky

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Draper and Townsend families, Rebecca was a very special young lady who touched so many lives. God Bless

RIP. SUCH A LOVELY YOUNG GIRL.

Our hearts are broken. You have our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. We are thinking of you all and will continue to pray for your strength.

Kathy Mount, please know that the IHS class of 1971 is keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dear Family of Rebecca,
So very saddened to hear of your loss. There is a wonderful book- the first 3 chapters helped me survive a similar experience- so try to read them,..Its called " 90 Minutes in Heaven"- by the Rev.Don Piper, & was on the NYTimes bestseller list some years ago..May the angels, & their angelic energy comfort you in your sorrow...Prayers out & god Bless...Karen L.Fischer-Perkins, MS,LPC, IHS Alumnus

On Behalf of the Class of 1971, IHS, Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time Our thoughts and Prayers are with each and every member of your Families

Prayers for Rebecca and your family. God Bless.

The Evans family sends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the Townsend and Draper families. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sorry that your young life was taken to soon. There must be another plan for your journey than the one you started with us. Your spirt will now be able to move onto other things. Thank you for sharing your should with us a bee it to little time for those you leave behind.

The Angels are weeping today!....A loss unimaginable....How our lives are changed..forever...by a brief second..Know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers...and weighing so very heavy in our hearts...Alex and Mary ( Gallagher) DeLucia

My families deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Your family is our prayers. Heaven has a bright new Angel. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Angelo Family . Brookfield.

Our deepest sympathy and love and prayers are with The Draper/Townsend families. Love the McAdams Family. IHS family

My heart aches for the entire family and friends. I have no words... Lori Debiase

I am Rebecca's Guidance Counselor at Immaculate. I was very lucky to be able to work with her and her family over the past four years. I have been praying the rosary for the Townsend and Draper family and I will continue to do so through all of our grief. I will miss Rebecca very much. She was a very special young lady.

Our thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. May you be surrounded by God's ever present love during this difficult time. Fellow Mustangs- Joanna and Christiana

Rebecca was such a sweet girl, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you.

Our deepest sympathies to the Townsend family. May Rebecca's light shine on bright. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

When you lose a spouse your a widow, when you lose your parents your an orphan, but there are no words for losing a child. Thank God for each treasured memory. God Bless - Praying for you!

My thoughts and prayers, but, mostly, my heart, is with you all in this most difficult time.

I'm missing you

I am so very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of your daughter, Joan. If it is of any consolation, please know that she is at peace. My warmest wishes to you and your family in this sad time.

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan,Gary, Monica, Victoria,Valerie,Stephanie, Tina, Dr. And Mrs. Draper and family and everyone who loved Rebecca. Our hearts are with you at this unbelievable difficult time. We are blessed to have been part of her life. She was a wonderful girl and we are so sorry for your loss. We hope you will find strength for a life without her. She will be with us in our hearts forever. We will miss you Becca Boo. With love, Cathi, Rick and families

No measuring the sadness

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rebecca's family. She was a beautiful young girl who touched the lives of so many. Deanna remembers the day she came to IHS to shadow her ... and then enjoying the fun they had in all the musicals. We regret being away and not being able to be there to support her family. Rebecca will always be in our heart.

Prayers for this family, very sad to hear of this loss.

I simply have no words as this family was such a huge part of my childhood, having Dr. Thomas Draper as my pediatrician and then working with both Dr. Townsend and Dr. Joan Draper as I began my nursing career nearly 23 years ago. Also having gone to IHS with Valerie. My family and I are simply devastated for you and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. With our heartfelt sympathies, Maribeth (McHale) McCarthy

My heartfelt sympathy to your family. I cant imagine the horrible loss you are feeling. god bless you all and help comfort you. My neice Katie has told me many wonderful things about Rebecca. The world has lost a special heart.

Draper and Townsend families you are on our minds and in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy,

There are no words to express the sorrow and despair that we know you feel. We extend our love, friendship, and prayers. We are heartbroken for you. With love and condolences The Callisen Family, Hannes, Jannis, Kirsten, Hannelisa, and Nicole, We know that Marina is comforting Rebecca in her arms.

My daughter danced at the same dance school as Rebecca when they were small children. I can still remember her adorable face. Although we do not know Rebecca or your family personally, I am heartsick for you. Please know that you have been in my prayers and thoughts, and my greatest wish is that you find peace. I hope it gives you some comfort knowing that the community of Brookfield and beyond are praying for you. May she rest in peace and may the memories of your beautiful child help you to carry on. God bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tragic time.