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December 30, 2011
Marie E. Townsend

Niagara Gazette

SANBORN — Marie E. Townsend, a lifelong resident of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011, at her home under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice. She was born in Sanborn, on September 12, 1922, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Haxton) Warner.

Mrs. Townsend served with the Red Cross during World War II. She was employed with Harrison Radiator in Lockport for 25 years, before retiring in 1973. Mrs. Townsend was a member of the former Sanborn United Methodist Church, the Rebekah Lodge, the Sanborn Friendship Club and the Sanborn Historical Society. She enjoyed wood carving, baking, sewing and knitting.

Mrs. Townsend was the wife of the late Wilson R. Townsend, who died in November of 1986. She is survived by two sons, Gary W. (Chris) Townsend of Sanborn and Gerald D. (Cindy) Townsend of Youngstown, NY; one daughter, Gail M. (Charles) Flay of Vernon, NY; one brother, Robert Warner of Sanborn; also ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Townsend was the sister of the late Wesley Warner and Dorothy Thompson.

The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. John Timmerman officiating. Memorials may be made in her name to the Sanborn Historical Society or to Niagara Hospice. Interment at Mount View Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Marie married TOWNSEND, Wilson Reed on 6 Apr 1940 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Wilson (son of TOWNSEND, Edgar Stuart and REED, Bertha E) was born on 29 Dec 1918 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died in Nov 1986 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gail M. Flay, of Sanborn, NY, peacefully went to the Lord after a long illness on Saturday, September 5, 2015, under the comfort of her husband and son by her side, in Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Springville, NY,
She was born June 15, 1940, in Niagara Falls, New York, daughter of the late Wilson "Bud" and Marie E. [Warner] Townsend.

She was a 1958 graduate of Wilson High School and Trott Vocational Nursing School.
Gail was a private woman who devoted her entire life to the care of others. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse with a career spanning over two decades serving hospitals in Ransomville, Niagara Falls, and Oneida and was active in private duty and on call nursing services as well. She retired in 1985 to care for her young son.
She tirelessly served the Lord her entire life, being active in churches in western New York, Redeemer Lutheran, Oneida, NY, and its successor, Grace Lutheran, Canastota, NY, where she also taught Sunday School.
She enjoyed numerous hobbies to include reading and cooking being at her families cabin in the Adirondacks, but most importantly, cherished her time spent with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years Charles J. Flay, Sr., they were united in marriage on June 2, 1962 in Cambria, NY, three sons, Charles J. (Cris) Flay, Jr. of Ronda, NC, John C. (Kathy) Flay of Dallas, TX and Jason C. Flay of Lexington, KY. three grandsons, Charles J. "Buddy" Flay, III, Daniel C. Flay, and "Beau" Hunter Flay, two brothers, Gary (Chris) Townsend and Gerald (Cynthia) Townsend, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

Her family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Philip N. Sallach officiating.

The entire Flay family would like to extend a special thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital for the exceptional final care rendered towards mom.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, Sanborn Area Historical Society, 2822 Niagara Street, Sanborn, New York 14132 or to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Cheektowaga, New York 14227.
Internment in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Bergholz, New York.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Gail married FLAY, Charles James on 2 Jun 1962 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of FLAY, Frank Leroy and LITTLE, Bernice Ann) was born on 14 Feb 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Jun 2023 in Elkin, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gary married CLANCY, Joanne Edith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Chris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gerald married ALBRIGHT, Cynthia [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHAPMAN, Mary Christine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kathy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEVAN, Richard C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOWERMAN, Lisa M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amy L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ANELLO, Salvatore A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]