TOWNSEND, WILLIAM R. The death of William R. Townsend of Fredericton, NB, husband of Shirley Townsend, occurred on Thursday, August 12th, 2004 at the Priestman Wing of the Fredericton Veterans Unit. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to River Valley Funeral Services, 50 Avonlea Court, Fredericton, NB. 455-4267.