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Dr. John Duncan Townsley passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021. He spent his last day with his loving wife, Maria Inés Townsley, and his three children, Helen Claire Townsley Owens , Ruth Maria Townsley Stemberger and Stephen John Townsley. He is also survived by two son-in-laws (Paul Owens and Brian Stemberger), his daughter-in-law (Alyson Townsley), six grandchildren (Austin and Nick Owens, Andrew, Megan and Katherine Stemberger, Finn Townsley) and his step-son (Russell Spear). 

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We are planning a Celebration of John's life, to be held in the fall of 2021 at the Rooftop Lounge of Grosvenor Park Condominiums. We will update this site with more details when they are finalized.

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I am so sorry to learn of John's death! A lovely man. He was a member of New Beginnings for 10 years before meeting M…
I am so sorry to learn of John's death! A lovely man. He was a member of New Beginnings for 10 ye…
I am so sorry to learn of John's death! A lovely man. He was a…
Ma. Ines,
Angeles me ha comunicado desde Espana la triste noticia del fallecimiento de John. Con esta nota quisiera tran…
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Angeles me ha comunicado desde Espana la triste noticia del fallecimiento de John. Con est…
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Born

1933
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Passed away

August 7th, 2021
Rockville, MD, USA

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Cause of death

Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Catoctin Mountain Park, Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD, USA

Cremation Society of Maryland
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Cremation Society of Maryland

John's lasting impact
Lasting impact

John donated organs

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