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Donald N. Townsend

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MARCH 6, 1929 – SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

He was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1929 to Orville and Esther Townsend. He grew up in the Windy City, graduating from Calumet High School in Chicago. Donald married Mary T. Goodwin on November 23, 1950. Together they brought into this world four wonderful children. Being a good husband and father were Donald's proudest accomplishments. He loved his family and they too, loved him.

Donald held a career as a Systems Analyst working at Rocky Flats in Boulder, CO. He had a great many interests in his life from trains to photography. Donald was a lover of music and enjoyed just sitting back and watching a good movie. He was a joyful man whose smile could light the darkest room.

Donald is survived by his children, Donald R. Townsend (Kathy) of Estes Park, CO, Susan Townsend of Longmont, CO and Bruce Townsend of Longmont, CO; his grandchildren, Kristin Townsend of Estes Park, CO, Scott Townsend of Timnath, CO, Jennifer Schlegel of Philadelphia, PA, Robert Schlegel of Broomfield, CO;his great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Andrew Townsend; and his loving companion, Lorraine Juhl, of Berthoud, CO.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Mary and their son, Robert.

Donald was loved and he will be missed.

No memorial service will be held at this time.