Richard "Dick" Lawrence Townsend's Obituary
Richard (Dick) Lawrence Townsend, age 72, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Delaware Hospice Center, in Milford, DE. He was born Friday, August 25, 1944 in Bristol, PA, son of the late Louis and Helen (Burtonwood) Townsend.
Mr. Townsend worked 38 years for the railroad, retiring from Amtrak in 2001. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Townsend is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rebecca Townsend; his daughter, Kathryn Lafond of Manchester, NH; his son, Mark Townsend of Billerica, MA; his seven grandchildren; his brother, John Townsend of Port Charlotte, FL; and 2 nephews.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mr. Townsend's online guest book located on this site.
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