Notes:

August 5, 2013
Norman P. Townsend

Niagara Gazette

YOUNGSTOWN —
Norman P. Townsend, 77 of Youngstown, NY, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls on February 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Elwin and Gladys (Oakes) Townsend of Niagara Falls, NY, later of Youngstown, NY.
Norman attended Maple Avenue School, North Junior, Niagara Falls High School, graduating in 1953. He also attended Niagara University School of Business from 1953-1957 and received a Bachelor's Degree. Norman entered the United States Army in 1959, serving in a personnel company at Fort Dix, NJ and was honorably discharged as a SP-4 in 1961. In 1964, Norman moved to Youngstown, NY and became a member of St. Bernard’s Church where he regularly attended mass.
Following his military service he went to work in the family auto parts business in Niagara Falls, with his brother. In 1978, they moved their NAPA store to Porter Road in the Town of Niagara. In 1995, that business was sold and moved a short distance to Military Road by its new owners, where it remains today. Norman remained with the new company until his retirement in 2002. His droll sense of humor and many years of experience were great assets to the businesses he worked for and enjoyed by his co-workers and customers.
Norman enjoyed boating and fishing for many years often in the Niagara River, Lakes Ontario and Erie and numerous smaller lakes in Ontario, Canada. He spent part of many vacations with his life-long friend, George Mack at his family home on Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. His devoted friend and companion on many fishing trips on Lake Erie and elsewhere was David Stevens of Lewiston, NY. His interest in hunting and fishing led to many pleasant days pursuing those sports. Norman also became interested in trap shooting, becoming quite skilled in this sport and later in small-arms target shooting. He was a member of the 3F Club in Lewiston for many years.
After his retirement in 2002, he became an ardent canoeist and enjoyed paddling the streams, lakes and rivers of New York, northern Pennsylvania and Ontario, most often with his brother Louis. He especially enjoyed camping and canoing in the Adirondacks Mountains and spent several summers with his brother paddling the canoe wilderness areas of that vast park until medical problems required him to lead a few remaining quieter years at his home on the border of Fort Niagara State Park. Walking often there often, in the park he loved.
He is survived by his brother, Louis (Sandra) Townsend of Niagara Falls, NY; his nephews, Paul (Dawn) Townsend of Niagara Falls, NY and David (Stephanie) Townsend of Corona, CA. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his nephew, Michael Townsend.
There is no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass in his memory will take place Saturday, August 10th at 10:00 AM at St. Bernard's Church, 218 Hinman Street, Youngstown, and NY 14174 with Monsignor Thomas Moran officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

Elwin + ASHCROFT, Gladys Irene. Gladys (daughter of ASHCROFT, James and Maggie) was born on 31 Dec 1900; died in Jan 1981 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/15/1948

Louis W. Townsend, auto parts
dealer of this city, who died November
10, 1946, left a gross estate
of $68,585.57, according to a state
tax appraisal filed in the surrogate
office in Lockport. The net estate
amounted to $63,445.39 after deductions
for funeral, administration and
debts. A state tax of $434.01 was
paid.
The estate, which was bequeathed
to the widow, Alice J. Townsend,
4022 DeVeaux street, consisted of
$19,535.85 in property Jointly held
with his wife. $7997.95 stock and
bonds, $3800 mortgages; $1044.75 Insurance
and a one-half Interest in
the Townsend Unit Parts company
valued at $36,307.03

Louis married LOTT, Alice J on 28 Dec 1904 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Alice (daughter of LOTT, Alvin and JANEJOHNSON) was born in 1874 in Lyndonville, Town of Yates, Orleans County, NY; died on 14 Feb 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/18/1952

Funeral Services Today
For Mrs. Alice Townsend
Funeral services were to be held
at 2 p.m. today, at her home, for
Mrs. Alice J. Townsend. 78, of 4022
DeVeaux street, who died late Thursday
at Memorial hospital after a
short illness.
Mrs. Townsend was a native of
Lyndonville and was the wife of the
the late Louis W. Townsend, formerly in
the hardware business in this city.
She is survived by one son, Elwin,
two grandsons and one sister, Mrs.
Nellie Breed, this city; a second sister.
'Mrs. Nina Bayne, Lockport,
and a third sister, Mrs. Mabel Corbett
Brockport.
The Rev. Chester Beebe, St. James
Methodist church, was to conduct
the services and. burial was to be at
Riverdale cemetery

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/28/1904

A wedding of interest to Niagara
Falls people will be celebrated in Medina
this afternoon, at .4:30 o'clock,
when Mr, Louis W. Townsend of No.
2824 McKoon Avenue, this city, will be
united in marriage to Miss Alice Lott
of Medina.
The ceremonies will take place at
the home of the bride's parents. No. 315
Eagle Street, and there will be a reception
following the tying of the nuptial
knot. Relatives of the groom from
this city will attend and there will be.
guests from Buffalo. Rochester and
other Western New York places.
Mr. Townsend is a son of William V.
Townsend of McKoon Avenue.and is
a member of the Adams Hardware
Company of North/Main Street, this
city. Among those who will attend the
wedding from this city will be the
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
V. Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. F. P.
Townsend and Miss.Jessie Townsend.
Mr. Townsend and bride will take up
their residence at No. 2890. McKoon
Avenue on their return from their
wedding journey. which is to be enjoyed
in New York and Philadelphia,

James married Maggie about 1893. Maggie was born in Apr 1865 in PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elmira E about 1877. Elmira was born in Sep 1854 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin + JANEJOHNSON. was born about 1844 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]