Towlson, Edward R., of Winthrop, suddenly April 5, 2013. Age 72. Beloved husband of Elaine L. (Sargent) Towlson. Ed was the devoted father of Karen L. McNulty, Leann L. Roberts, Elaine A. Towlson all of Winthrop and Edward L. Towlson of Kensington, NH. Loving brother of Lester W. & Robert C. Towlson both of Winthrop. Ed was the grandfather of seven grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, on Tues., April 9th, at 10:30 am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop, at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, April 8th., from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to the Winthrop Fire Fighters Local #1070, 40 Pauline St., Winthrop, MA 02152 or The Autism Research Foundation, 72 East Concord St. R-1014, Boston, MA 02118.Late Retired Winthrop Fire Fighter, Winthrop, MA for 31 years. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.