John W. Townsend's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2026 in Southborough, Massachusetts

John W. Townsend

December 21, 1947 - May 15, 2026 (78 years old)

Southborough, Massachusetts

John W. Townsend's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2026 in Southborough, Massachusetts
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John W. Townsend

December 21, 1947 - May 15, 2026 (78 years old)

Southborough, Massachusetts

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We are sad to announce that, on May 15, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John W. Townsend (Southborough, Massachusetts). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Townsend to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Townsend and Ethel Townsend (Whyte); and his caregiver Festim Sula. He is survived by: his wife Kathlyn McHugh; his daughter Lisa Townsend; his stepchildren, Brian McHugh (Erica) and Jen Cardoza (Brad); his siblings, Ann Conroy (late Tony), Mark Townsend (Louise) and Glenn Townsend (Karen); his niece Amy Pugliese; and his nephew Mark Townsend.

Contributions in memory of John W. Townsend may be made to the "Veronique VanderHorst Research Fund" at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visiting http://www.bidmc.org. or by check made payable to "Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center" with "Veronique VanderHorst" in the memo line, and mailed to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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Southborough Rural Cemetery
11 Cordaville Rd, Southborough, MA 01772

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