John David Townsend passed away March 5, 2021, at the Kirkland and District Hospital with his dear friend Pat Hume by his side. He was 70 years old.
During his last few months, he lived at Teck Pioneer Residence. He was incredibly happy there and was referred to as their greeter. He would sit in the front lobby and say hello to everyone who entered.
Dave was predeceased by his father (Albert Townsend), his mother (Olga Townsend) and his sister (Pam Townsend).
He is survived by his brothers Philip (Alison) Townsend, Rick (Linda) Townsend and his Sister Penny Townsend. He was also survived by his nieces and nephew, Miranda Townsend, Melissa, Townsend, Morgan, Townsend, Megan Ruttan, Shannon Ruttan and his great-nephew Henry Ruttan- Walker.
Cremation has taken place and Dave will be buried with his father, mother, and sister, Pam, at a later date.
Thanks go out to the staff of Teck Pioneer for the excellent care Dave received. I also want to thank Dr. Kirkey and the nurses at Kirkland and District Hospital for the excellent care they offered Dave over the years.
Donations can be sent to Teck Pioneer Residence in Dave's name.
Sympathy Messages
Sending my deepest sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Townsend, I didn’t know John very long but getting to know him from his short stay at Teck Pioneer where I work he surely touched my heart ❤️ And I’ll miss him dearly
- Lisa Batisse, on
March 7, 2021
I feel sad sitting down to write this. Dave and I were one year apart. We occasionally met on construction sites when he worked with Innisville heating and cooling and I would visit him and Pam at their home in Innisville when I was working in Barrie . Rose and I last saw Dave in 2017 living above the old P&G (Co-Op). He talked at that time of going into some kind of care but he wad adamant that without his cat he was going nowhere. We talked of our early years in Larder, about the old fellow who took care of the closed sawmill before it burned down and how he kind of took Dave under his wing. He spoke of a childhood unlike other kids and adventures he under took or endured, of swinging in poplar trees and crossing to the next before buddy could cut down the one he was in. He loved hunting and fishing and could be as stubborn as any stone. He said he should write a book, that his life was more event full than most. I agree and I miss him.
- Charles & Rose Townsend, on
March 7, 2021
So very sorry for your loss.
- Judy Mills , on
March 7, 2021
Phillip it is with great sorrow that I heard of Dave’s passing. Pansy and I offer you our sincere condolences and prayers during this time of sorrow.
- Andy and Pansy Attwater, on
March 7, 2021
I was saddened to hear about David’s passing. He was a definite fixture in Larder Lake. My condolences to his family.
- David Lalonde, on
March 8, 2021
I never got to know David but I was a close friend of Rick's and went to the Townsend home often and saw this little guy, who was 6 years younger than us. Sorry to see that you have left your family so young. Condolences to all the family and friends.
- Raymond & Lise Blais, on
March 8, 2021
It was with sadness we heard of David’s passing. He certainly was a character to see with his precious cat following along behind him. Sincere condolences to all the family. May he Rest In Peace.
- Dave and Betty ( Edwardson ) Oehring, on
March 8, 2021
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Sandy Rachky( Devlin)
(Your gr.2 teacher)
- Sandy Rachky( Devlin), on
March 10, 2021
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