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Stephen Harold Townsend
Stephen Harold Townsend, 56, of Milton, passed away peacefully Monday, February 15, 2010 in the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington.
Steve was born April 1, 1953 in Burlington, the son of Hebert L. and Anne (Mailhot) Townsend.
He graduated from Vergennes High School in 1971.
On May 2, 1981 he married Tina Benard in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington.
He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
Since 1986 he was employed with Sweeney and Belisle, Residential and Commercial Builders. Steve loved vacationing, going on cruises and traveling, and he was extremely fond of his five rat terriers.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years Tina of Milton and his son Nathan Townsend and his wife Elizabeth of Shelburne, all of whom were his world; by his step-father Loren Francis of FL, by his brothers Paul Townsend and his wife Molly of Colchester, Jeffrey Francis and his wife Christine of Florida and Herman Townsend; his two nieces Libby and Brandy and many good friends.
Stephen’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Christian Thomas and his staff and the staff on Shepardson 4 at the FAHC and Lori Salter for the excellent care given Stephen.
Visiting hours were held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton followed by a Memorial Service at 7 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.minorfh.com. |
