HOLLIS- Charles “Sonny” Townsend Jr., 76, Hollis, Maine, entered into peace after a long illness on May 10, 2016.
Sonny was employed for 33 years at Central Maine Power Company. He worked in the River Crew and went on to be the head operator of the West Buxton Power station. In 1983, Sonny, along with his wife, Lee, began operating their own seafood business. Townsend’s Seafood supplied quality, fresh seafood to its community until their retirement in 2004.
Sonny was an accomplished pilot, which was his first true passion. He shared this passion with his son, Chris. Once he retired, he enjoyed golfing with his son, Brent, and many friends at Salmon Falls Country Club where he was a longtime member. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, taking short road trips with his son. Sonny was an amazing artist and enjoyed drawing portraits of his children and grandchildren. His daughter, Danita, was a huge supporter of his amazing talent.
Sonny was always busy enjoying the outdoors in the summer and plowing snow in the winter months. His talents and presence will be sorely missed.
Surviving loved ones include his wife of 56 years, Ernestine “Lee” Townsend of Hollis, 3 children, Christopher Townsend and his wife Cathy of Chelsea, Danita Trepanier and her husband John of Windham, Brent Townsend and his wife Lisa of Standish, 8 grandchildren as well as 12 great-grandchildren, and his sister Annette Arnold and her partner Stan of Old Orchard.
A memorial service will be held at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22), Buxton, on Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com