Gerald married HUGILL, Debra [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gerald married WESTCOTT, Sarah Louisa on 28 Aug 1948 in Niagara United Presbyterian Church, Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Sarah (daughter of WESTCOTT, Lewis P and LUSTED, Sarah) was born about 1930 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Jan 2017 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sarah Louisa Townsend, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her residence. Born in Middleport, NY she was the loving daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah (Lusted) Westcott. 

Sarah attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1947. On August 28, 1948, she married Gerald Townsend at Niagara Presbyterian Church. Mr. Townsend predeceased her on October 28, 2000. Sarah was a long-time member of the Niagara #1 Ladies Auxiliary. She also enjoyed knitting and reading, but above all she especially enjoyed being with her family.

Mrs. Townsend is survived by her children Gerald (Debra) Townsend, Jim (Janice) Townsend, Cathy Townsend and Karen Townsend; grandchildren Charlotte (David) Michalski, Neil (Debbie) Townsend, Jonathan (Cherie) Townsend, Sarah (Eric) Pope, Cheri Townsend, Eric Townsend and Brande Whittle; eleven great-grandchildren; siblings Lewis (Delores) Westcott, William (late Mary-Ann) Westcott and Lucille (late Arthur) Keiper; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters Mildred (Samuel) Warren and Grace (Peter) Swerengen. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5th from 3 – 7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are graciously declined.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/1/1948

Couple Married
At Town Church
TOWN OP NIAGARA. Sept. 1—
On Saturday at 2 p. m. Miss Sarah
Westcott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis Westcott, became the bnde
of Mr. Gerald Townsend. son ot
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Townsend,
in a double ring ceremony at the
Niagara United Presbyterian church.
The Rev. William M. Harper of-
ficiated.
Mrs. Forrest Beirly sang. "Because,"
and 'Till the End of Tune."
Mrs. William Harper accompanied
her at the piano.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a gown of lace
marquisette. Her net and lace veil
was held by a satin heart-shaped
bonnet. She carried & cascade bouquet
of white roses.
The matron of honor, Mrs. LeRoy
Clark, wore a de?p amber gown of
velvet and marquisette and carried
a bouquet of red roses.
The two bridesmaids. Miss Mildred
Westcott and Miss Dorothy Yoeco,
wore matching gowns of yellow marquisette
and pink marquisette. Both
carried bouquets of pink roses.
Mr. Gordon Townsend, brother of
the bridegroom, was the best man.
Mr. John Harvey and Mr. LeRoy
Clark were ushers.
The bride's mother wore powder
blue with black accessories and a
corsage of red roses while the bridegroom's
mother wore print with
grey accessories and corsage of red
rosea.
A reception was held at the Firemen's
club house.
Mr. and Mrs. Townsend left for a
motor trip to Canada and Toledo.
On their return they will reside at
8256 Bolller avenue.

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Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF NIAGARA — Loraine M. Hugill, of the Town of Niagara, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. He was 84. Born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1926, Loraine was the son of the late Nellie Craft.

Loraine attended Pennsylvania schools and served in the US Army during World War II as Cannoneer with the Battery C 945th AAA AW Bn and with the H & S CO 656th ENGR TOPO BN. In June of 1951, he married the former Delores Smeal and settled in Niagara Falls. Mr. Hugill worked for the Olin Chemical Company as a chemical operator for many years, retiring in 1988. He was a longtime member of Calvary Lutheran Church and served as a Boy Scout leader for Troop 1 for 25 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Portage Post 1465. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Delores (Smeal) Hugill; his loving daughters, Debrah (Gerald) Townsend of Greenwood, SC, Vickie (James) Birjukow of Sanborn and Carol (Daniel, Sr.) Wirth of the Town of Niagara; his loving grandchildren, Charlotte (David) Michalski; Jonathan (Cheri) Townsend, Amanda (Jason) Carozzi, Jamie Birjukow, Rebecca, Michelle and Daniel Wirth; three great-grandchildren, Cameron Townsend, Franklin Townsend and Brian Butkowski, Jr; a niece, Barbara Todd (Jim) of Rogers, Ohio. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothea Copeland; and a nephew, David Copeland.

Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Interment will be held at Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 4001 McKoon Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.

Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

Loraine married SMEAL, Delores J in Jun 1951 in Philipsburg, Centre County, PA. Delores (daughter of SMEAL, Raymond and SOCIE, Adeline) was born about 1930 in West Decatur, Clearfield County, PA; died on 11 Jun 2023 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Delores J. Hugill
June 11, 2023

Delores J. Hugill, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on June 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace HCF in Lewiston, NY.  Born in West Decatur, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Adeline (Socie) Smeal.
In June 1951, Delores married Loraine M. Hugill in Philipsburg, PA and the family then moved in Niagara Falls, NY.  Mr. Hugill predeceased her on March 15, 2011 after 59 years of marriage. Delores was employed as a Lunch Aide and Teacher’s Aide with the Niagara Falls Board of Education, working at Harry F. Abate Elementary School for 10 years. She was a proud and active Girl Scout Leader for her daughters.  In her later years, she enjoyed playing Bingo and having lunch with friends at the Calvin Richards Senior Center in the Town of Niagara.   Delores was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan.  Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and especially loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Delores is survived by her daughters, Debrah (Gerald) Townsend, Vickie (James) Birjukow, and Carol (Daniel Sr.) Wirth; her grandchildren, Charlotte (David) Michalski, Jonathan Townsend, Amanda (Jason) Carozzi, Jaime (Jake) Harris, Rebecca Wirth, Michelle Wirth, and Daniel Wirth, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Cameron (Francie) Townsend, Franklin Townsend, Brian Butkowski, Jr., David Harris, Adalynn Harris, Abagail Harris, and Connor Carozzi; her nephew, Dennis Smeal, her niece, Barbie (James) Todd, as well several cousins.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Raymond (late Phyllis) Smeal, and her nephew, David (late Dorothy) Copeland.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 AM.   Entombment in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one’s choice.   Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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Niagara Gazette

TOWNSEND—In Ft. Lauderdale, F l a .
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1967, Clarence..
Husband of Frances, Ft. Lauderdale,
Flo . and formerly of Liberty Ave.,
Town of Nlogaro. Father of Russell
Townsend, of Toledo, Ohio; Glenn
Townsend, Costa Mesa, Colli.. Clarence
Townsend, ot Ft. Lauderdale, Flo.,
Gordon Townsend, U.S.N.. Oaklond,
Calif., Gerald Townsend of this city,
Robert L. Townsend. USAF, Germany,
and Earl Miller, of Depew, N.Y., 6
daughters. Mrs. Elmer (Frances) Honsberger,
of Clarence Center, N.Y., Mrs.
Lowson (Mory) Kooelev, of Dallas,
Texas, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Schul,
Mrs. June Armogost, both of this city,
Mrs. Audrey Goodenough, of Conakry,
Guinea. Mrs. Frank (Marilyn) Rlchel,
of this city. Brother of Wllllom Townsend,
Mrs. William (Marlon) Williams.
Mrs. Edward (Berta) Slmoklns. all of
this citv, and Mrs. Otto (Florence)
Hemline, of Darlen Center. Also survived
bv 40 grandchildren ond 15 gfeot
grandchildren. Time of funeral to be
announced. Arrangements by Grldley
Funeral Home, Inc.

Clarence married WILLIAMS, Martha between 1916 and 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Martha (daughter of WILLIAMS, Samuel S and Ellen S) was born in Jun 1899 in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA; died on 17 Apr 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1942

Mrs. Mary Townsend. 42. of Liberty
avenue, Town of Niagara, died
this morning af 5:55 o'clock in
Memorial hospital as the result of
burns which she suffered on April
6 In the yard of her home. The case
is being investigated by Dr. Harry
R. Ernes, coroner.
Mrs. Townsend had been burning
some waste material in the yard and
the bottom of her skirt came in
contact with the flames. In a few
seconds her clothing was ablaze.
Mrs. Mary Kateley, her daughter,
ran to her aid and beat out the
flames but not before her mother
had been severely burned on the legs
and lower part of her body. First
aid treatment was administered and
Mrs. Townsend was rushed to the
hospital In an automobile.
A native of Wilkesbarre, Pa., Mrs.
Townsend had lived In the Town of
Niagara, for four years. She Is survived
by her husband, Clarence
Townsend; four daughters, Mrs.
Lawson Kateley and Mrs. Earl Armagost,
of this city; Mrs. Elmer
Horuberger, of Clarence Center, N.
Y, and Miss Ruth Townsend, of the
Town of Niagara; six sons. Private
Russell Townsend, of the United
States Air Force, now stationed at the
Cataract Rouse here; Seaman Second
Class Gordon Townsend. of the Unlted States Navy, station at San
Diego, Calif., and Glen, Clarence,
Jerald and Robert Townsend, of the
Town of Niagara: a brother, William
T. Williams, of this city, and three
sisters, Mrs. John Jones, of this city;
Mrs. Simon Flory, of Harrlsburg, Pa
and Mrs. Edward Bolton, of Detroit,
Four grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at
the Orldley funeral home at 2 pin.
Sunday with the Rev. James B. Mc-
Oaffin officiating. Burial will be
in North Ridge cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 4/20/1942

Townsend Rites Held
TOWN -OF NIAGARA—Funeral
services for Mrs. Martha Townsend,
wife of Clarence Townsend,
Liberty avenue, were largely attended
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Gridley Funeral home, Niagara
Falls. There were many lovely
floral tributes. The bearers were
Sanford Brownlee, George Dingwall,
William Weld, Melvln King. Alfred
Lange and George Higley. The
Ladies' auxiliary of Fire Company
No. 1 Inc., formed a guard of honor.
Interment was in North Ridge cemetery,
the Rev. James B. McGaffln
officiating

Lewis married LUSTED, Sarah about 1930. Sarah (daughter of LUSTED, William) was born on 2 May 1913 in Canada; died on 22 Nov 1998 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Hope Lutheran Church was
the setting for the nuptials of
Miss Dolores A. Batterson and
Lewis P. Westcott Jr., with the
Rev. Walter Wehmeier officiating,
for the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Albert C. Batterson. Isherwood
Dr., and the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Westcott, Woodside
Place.
Miss Helen Batterson was
maid of honor and the bridal
attendants were Miss Lucille
Westcott and Mrs. Albert Batter-
son Jr.
William Westcott was his
brother's best man ,and ushers
were Gerald Townsend and Albert
Batterson Jr.
When Mr. and Mrs. Westcott
return from a wedding trip
through the New England States,
they will be at home at 669 79th
St.

Raymond + SOCIE, Adeline. Adeline and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]