Mr. William F. “Bill” Townsend, a resident of Lawrence, formerly of Andover and beloved husband of Marie (Swenson) Townsend died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Friday, January 7, 2011. He was 75 years old.
Born and raised in Andover, Bill was the beloved son of the late Gardner and Dora (Harkins) Townsend. He was educated in Andover, where he resided most of his life, before moving to Lawrence. Bill was a Korean War Navy veteran.
He worked as a diesel mechanic for McLean Trucking and retired after many years of service. He chose to continue working and did so at North Reading Transportation, until the day of his death. Bill was a member of the Andover Lodge of Elks and served as Exalted Ruler for many terms. Following the closing of the Andover Lodge, he became a member of the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks.
Besides his beloved wife of 53 years, Marie, he will be very sorely missed by his children; Deborah Townsend, Karen Brown and her husband Jim, William “Billy” Townsend, Jr., Tammy Bailey and her husband Dan, Lynne Townsend and Laurie Carlisle and her husband Dan, grandchildren; Sara Brown, Alyssa Grieco, Jennifer Brown, Danielle Grieco, Krystal Townsend and Matthew Carlisle, siblings; Nelson Townsend, Shirley Robinson, Barbara Beaulieu and Doris Papillon. Bill was also the brother of the late Gardner “Al” Townsend, Jr.
Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Monday January 10, 2011, from 4 to 8 PM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Funeral Service and interment was private. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.