Peacefully, with his wife by his side, at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home on Monday, December 12, 2011 in his 90th year. Bill, faithful husband for 61 years to Lenore “Lee” Townsend. Best Friend and Father of Jim (Lynne) Townsend and the late Laura Townsend (2008). Beloved Papa to grandchildren Jaimie and Robert. Dear brother of Robert “Bob” (Pat) Townsend and the late Babe McBrien. Bill will be long remembered by his many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, along with the many caregivers who supported him over the last 6 months at Riverglen Haven. Visitation from M.W. Becker Funeral Home 490 The Queensway S., Keswick (888-884-4486) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will take place from the chapel on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.