Rosemary Ann Townsend
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Rosemary Ann Townsend, 77, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away on Saturday, November, 22, 2008 while visiting her son in Parkesburg, PA. She was the wife of Joseph R. Townsend, Jr. with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Bridgeport, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn Tidebach Ryan. Rosemary graduated in 1949 from the West Catholic Girls School in Philadelphia. She was a resident of Florida for the past 21 years and a member of St. Brendan Church in Ormond Beach, FL.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by four children; Linda, wife of Ben Marshall of Ormond Beach, Fl., Joseph R. Townsend, III, husband of Joanne, of Alpharetta, GA., Marie, wife of Wayne Jessop of Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, and Mark Townsend and wife Shara of Parkesburg, PA, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one brother T.J. Ryan of Auburndale, FL. She was preceded in death by a daughter Lois Ann Townsend in 1979.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 am from Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. Second Ave. Parkesburg, PA. Interment will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dearest Rosemary, You were
Dearest Rosemary,
You were more like a Sister to us than a sister-in-law and your passing is very difficult on all of our family members. You will be missed and remembered for the rest of our lives.
To my Brother and his wonderful family you all remain in our prayers during such difficult times.
Love,
Lan and Emil
Dear Aunt Rosemary: I
Dear Aunt Rosemary:
I have such fond memories of growing up with your children. As an adult I admired the courage you showed in dealing with the challenges life presented to you.
Uncle Joe, you were the epitome of a devoted, supportive husband. You were always there when Aunt Rosemary needed you. To you and Linda, Joey, Marie, Mark and their families I wish for the peace that comes from all the loving memories you shared with her. I know that blended with your sorrow is joy that Aunt Rosemary is reunited with precious Lois.
Love from my family to yours,
Kathy
Dear Townsend Family, I'm
Dear Townsend Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
Melina Mirabella
Hamilton, ON
Dear Skip & Family Rosemary
Dear Skip & Family
Rosemary was one great lady! When it came to our immediate family she and Joe were the "outlaws" and swore from day one to stick together!!! We loved her and she will always hold a special place in our hearts and memories. May God Bless and Keep You All. Love you, Charlotte & Joe
Dear Townsend Family, We are
Dear Townsend Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family has always held a special place in our family and is part of some of the best memories we have of growing up in Clarkson. Whether it was having Easter dinner at a picnic table in the basement (featuring Watergate salad of course!), learning to ride a unicycle, boating in Lake Ontario, hearing the adventures of the pioneers of cross border shopping (it's still a mystery how Rosemary and Elinor made it back into Canada) or simply sitting in on one of the afternoon coffee sessions, Mrs. Townsend always brought that verve for life, a great sense of humour and her contagious laugh. We are thankful for having had the opportunity to know such a special person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margo and Jackie