Leland H. Townsend Obituary

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Loving husband, father, grandfather and brother

Mr. Leland Harold Townsend, 74, of Middlebury passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at the VITAS Innovative Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Marrone) Townsend.

Leland was born in Waterbury, Conn., Sept. 2, 1942, a son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Tyrrell) Townsend. He was a graduate of Kaynor Technical High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He started off working in construction and carpentry and then worked as a tree cutter for many years. He also was a chainsaw operator and repairman. Leland was a former member of the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Waterbury VFW Corporal Coyle Post and Friends of Bill W. He was a big fan of the UConn Women’s Basketball Team, the New England Patriots and N.Y. Yankees. He loved his family and cherished his time with them.

Besides his wife, Judith, of 52 years, he leaves his son, David E. Townsend and his wife, Kerry of Newington; two daughters, Diana Lynn Perlot and her husband, Robert, of Middlebury and Allison Leigh Bochicchio and her husband, Joseph, of Bristol; a brother, Paul Townsend and his wife, Clare, of Watertown; a sister, Lois Perock and her husband, Harry, of Naugatuck; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Leroy Townsend.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home at 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. Burial with full military honors will follow in Lake Elise Cemetery in  Middlebury. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, Middlebury Police Department or Middlebury Ambulance.

For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.