Notes:

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.

Sarah married TOWNSEND, Gerald Kenneth on 28 Aug 1948 in Niagara United Presbyterian Church, Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Gerald (son of TOWNSEND, Clarence Morris and WILLIAMS, Martha) was born on 5 Aug 1926 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Oct 2000 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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.

1. TOWNSEND, Gerald Kenneth Jr.
2. TOWNSEND, James Morris
3. TOWNSEND, Cathy Ruth
4. TOWNSEND, Karen Grace

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]

Notes:

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.

Roy + WHITE, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born about 1888 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]