Townsend Hawkes Lalonde

Townsend Hawkes Lalonde obituary, Corning, NY

Townsend Hawkes Lalonde

Townsend Lalonde Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips Funeral Home - Corning on Feb. 3, 2025.

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Townsend H. Lalonde, age 89 formerly of Corning, NY died on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Lakewood Manor in Richmond, VA. Born on March 25, 1935 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Hawkes) Lalonde.
Townsend was a graduate of Corning Free Academy, class of 1952, and later attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Townsend proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his service, he worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories until his retirement. In his free time, Townsend enjoyed the outdoors - specifically hiking and camping.
Townsend is survived by his sister, Irene L. Frey of Richmond, VA; nieces: Marcelle L. Downs of TX, Vicki O. Rosentraub of TX; nephew, James Allen Froman of Virginia Beach, VA; and several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Townsend was predeceased by a sister, Jocelyn Lalonde Ober.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Hope Cemetery Annex, Upper Delevan Ave., Corning, Rev. Troy Preston officiating. Phillips Funeral Home, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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