David Allen Towne Sr.

David Allen Towne Sr. obituary, Pittsfield, MA

David Allen Towne Sr.

David Towne Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals-Central Chapel - North Adams on Oct. 1, 2025.

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David Allen Towne Sr., 83 of Williamstown, MA. died Saturday June 7, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams on May 19, 1942 a son of the late Leland Salem Towne and Helen (Wright) Towne. David was a lifelong resident of Williamstown where he attended schools and graduated from Williamstown High School, he continued his education at The University of Massachusetts at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. David was the owner and operator of the Towne Family Farm in Williamstown. He was a life member of the Williamstown Baptist Church where he served as an elder for many years he also was a member of the Williamstown Grange and the Berkshire County Farm Bureau where he served as president for four years. His wife Nancy M. (McFerrin) Towne died November 18, 2022. Survivors include his daughter, Melanie T. Murphy Daniels and her husband, Edward; grandchildren Dana Vincent Murphy, Alys Cannon (Caleb), Jenni Murphy and Amanda Towne; great grandchild James David Cannon and a sister Marilyn (Richard) Schlesinger. He also leaves many cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Dave was predeceased by his son David A. Towne Jr., grandson Shane David Towne, son-in-law Steve Murphy and brother Leland Towne Jr.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of David A. Towne will take place on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Williamstown, MA. Memorial donations are suggested for the Williamstown First Baptist Church, 731 Main St. Williamstown, MA. 01267. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
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