John R. Townsend's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2024 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

John R. Townsend

February 7, 1950 - July 31, 2024 (74 years old)

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

John R. Townsend's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2024 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bartlett Wellington Funeral

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John R. Townsend

February 7, 1950 - July 31, 2024 (74 years old)

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

John R. Townsend Obituary

We bid farewell to John R. Townsend of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 31, 2024 at the age of 74. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John R. Townsend to pay them a last tribute.

Though John may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Howard Townsend and Holly Moriarty; and his former wife Louise Townsend. He is survived by: his children, Karriann Darling (Dereck), Stefan Townsend and Todd Townsend (Tina); his sister Laurel Larrow; and his in-laws, Louis and Marcia Orazio. He is also survived by his three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to the Berkshire Humane Society, 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield MA 01201.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bartlett Wellington Funeral



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220 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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220 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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