Bernice Townsend Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernice Townsend of Colchester, Vermont, who passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernice Townsend to pay them a last tribute.
Though Bernice has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Grygierczyk and Elizabeth Grygierczyk; her husband Lynn D. Townsend; and her brothers, Frank and Walter Grygierczyk.
She is survived by: her brother John Chojnacki; and her children, Robert Townsend (Sharon), Susan VanKoevering (Michael) and Sandra Franklin (James). She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
