ROBERT WILLIAM TOWNSLEY -

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ROBERT WILLIAM TOWNSLEY 1927 - 2010 Memorial Service Peacefully in the early hours of December 7, 2010 surrounded by his loving family, Robert William Townsley left this earth and entered heaven. He died as he lived-with dignity, grace, determination and a strong faith that his life was in God's hands. He is survived by the love of his life, Betty, of Chicago, and his three children and their families. Carol Townsley, Curran, Bree-Ann and Aida Faris, Brenna Faris and Evan Faris of Winnipeg, Bill, Sharon, Danielle and Trevor Townsley of Houston, and Colleen and Michael Fowler of Chicago all mourn the loss of a wonderful father and grandfather. Bob was predeceased by his father William Townsley, his mother Dorothy Blackman Townsley, and his sister Ellen Freeth. He will also be deeply missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews, by sister-in-law Nancy Bewick of Winnipeg and brother and sister-in- law Ken and Eileen Gregg of Newcastle, ON. Bob was born in Winnipeg, MB and was part of a close knit and loving family. He began his career in bus manufacturing at Motor Coach Industries in Winnipeg. In 1974 he was part of a team that brought the Transportation Manufacturing Corporation to Roswell. Retirement in 1992 afforded Mom and Dad the time to take many trips, and spend five months of the year at their cottage at Brereton Lake, a place where Dad was happiest. Bob was active in both the church and the Masonry his entire life. He gave of his time easily and often. He will be loved always, and is missed by his family, who hold his memory close. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 155 Bannerman Ave. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations, if desired, may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital. Children were always drawn to our Dad, and it would make him happy knowing that he was continuing to help children in need.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 16, 2011