Charles Townsend

Charles Lorne Townsend, age 65 years of Niles, Michigan died at 8:26 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles following an illness.
He was born on January 2, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois to Oscar Lorne and Patricia Evelyn (Seneco) Townsend. He was graduated from Des Plaines (Illinois) High School, and moved to Niles in the early 1980’s. He was a professional gardener, and had been employed at several area facilities including Saint Mary Catholic Church.
Charlie had attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles, and enjoyed creating gardens, and teaching seniors to cultivate flowers and vegetables. His greatest pleasure was the fellowship of his neighbors for many years at the Four Flags Plaza, and more recently at Gateway Plaza.
Surviving family includes his sister, Patricia A. Townsend of Hopewell Junction, New York; and nieces and nephews of several generations.
The family and friends of Charlie Townsend will gather to remember him and share some stories and prayer from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with the assistance of the Rev. Cathi Huvaere of Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles.
Contributions in memory of Charlie may be made to the donor’s choice.

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