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Dann Townsend, 78, of Appleton, passed away Feb. 28, 2021, after a long illness.
He was born Feb. 13, 1943, the son of the late Robert and Norma Cochran Townsend. 
After graduating from Newfane Central School, Dan enlisted in the Navy, where he served from 1961 to 1964, stationed at Patuxant, Maryland.
He retired from Delphi in 2002. He enjoyed working on old cars and participating in car shows, being a member of the Harrison Car Club and Niagara Cruisers. He enjoyed his grandchildren, and crafted little vehicles for them to ride around in on the farm. In later years, he crafted tiny lawn ornament airplanes, whose propellers twirled in the wind. He loved football and Nascar.
He is survived by his wife, Avis, a son, Jeffrey, and a daughter, Kimberly (Justin) Walker, both of California, two step children, Amy (Kevin) Pedley of Lockport and Ronald (Wende) Swift of Burt. He is also survived by his sister, Shelly Stranges of Lockport, and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by a loving friend, Linette Pipiles. He was predeceased by his brother, Larry. 
There will be no visitation. Private services will be held for family and friends. 
Donations may be made to Niagara Hospice. 

Family/Spouse: Avis A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dann married HUNDSNAMER, Linda Marie about Feb 1968 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. TOWNSEND, Kimberly A
2. TOWNSEND, Jeffrey Daniel

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Niagara Gazette - 3/19/2009

Robert F. Townsend, of Newfane, NY, husband of the late Norma Cochran Townsend, entered into rest Thursday, March 19, 2009 in Odd Fellow and Rebekah Health Care Facility. He was born in Lockport, Niagara County, NY, September 8, 1922, the son of the late Grant and Frances Kraatz Townsend. His wife, Norma, died September 24, 1987. Robert had lived in the Olcott-Newfane area most of his life. He enjoyed working on cars and collecting coins. Father of Dann (Avis) Townsend of Appleton, NY, Shelly Stranges of Lockport, Niagara County, NY and the late Larry D. Townsend. Brother of the late Genevieve Swift, Alice King, Harry and Charles Townsend. Also survived by six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY, FRIDAY (today) from 4-8 PM, where funeral services will be held SATURDAY at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY. Memorials to Odd Fellow and Rebekah Health Care Facility, 104 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, Niagara County, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family

Robert + COCHRAN, Norma Josephine. Norma was born on 11 May 1923; died on 15 Sep 1987 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grant married KRAATZ, Frances about 1916 in New York. Frances (daughter of KRAATZ, Albert W and DOHRING, Minnie) was born on 26 Oct 1897 in Town of Clarence, Erie County, NY; died on 23 Mar 1966 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport Union Sun & Journal March 24, 1966
Mrs. Townsend Dies At Age 68 Mrs. Grant (Frances S.) Townsend, 68, of 4136 Lake Ave., a retired Harrison worker, died Wednesday (March 23,1 1966) at Inter - Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane. Born in the Town of Cambria on Oct. 26, 1897, she was the daughter of Albert and Minnie Dohring Kraatz. Mrs. Townsend was employed for many years in assembly work at the Harrison Radiator Division. General Motors Corp. and retired several years ago. Surviving are her husband; two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Robert T. Swift of Newfane, Mrs. Clarence C. King; Robert F. and Charles H. Townsend, all of Lockport; one brother and two sisters, Fred Kraatz and Mrs. Percy B. Smith, both of Lockport and Mrs. Paul Everett of Buffalo; also 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beginning this evening. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Gordon R. Bender, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Wrights Corners Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 10/12/1925

Charles Townsend Dies
Lockport. Oct. 12.—Charles Townsend,
aged 71 years, of Wright's Corners,
died at the City Hospital today
after a lingering Illness. Mr. Townsend
was born In Niagara county and had
lived In the county all his life. He Is
survived by his wife, two children and
a sister. Funeral will be held on Tuesday
at 2:30 p. m. at the home. Interment
will be in Wright's Corners cemetery

Charles married Alice about 1891. Alice was born in 1864 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — A l b e r t W.
Kraatz, 91, a retired Town of
Cambria farmer, died Sunday
(March 30, 1958), at the home of
a son, Fred W. Kraatz, 188 Park
Ave. He had been ill for about a
week.
Mr. Kraatz was born Feb. 16,
1867, at Wolcottsville, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Kraatz. He had
operated a farm at Molyneaux
Corners all of his adult life. He
retired 25 years ago when he
moved here.
He is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Grant Townsend, Mrs.
Percy Smith, both of Lockport,
and Mrs. Paul Everett, Buffalo:
two sons, Fred W. and Edward
Kraatz, Lockport, and 17 grandchildren
and 50 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Herbert. L. Siegner,
pastor of the United Church of
Christ, will conduct services at 11
a.m. Wednesday at the Taylor and
Reynolds Funeral Home. Burial
will be in North Ridge Cemetery.

Albert + DOHRING, Minnie. Minnie (daughter of DOHRING, Ferdinand and Mary) was born in Mar 1872 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 May 1916 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo Evening News May 22, 1916
The death of Minnie Kraatz, 44, years old, wife of Albert Kraatz, farmer, occurred yesterday at the family home on the Ridge Road near Molyneaus Corners. Her husband and five children. Frances, Alice, Susie, Frederick and Edward Kraatz survive. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in North Ridge cemetery.