Mr. Murray Charles Townes, of Fredericton, NB, 69, passed away on November 29, 2010, peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton NB, after a brief illness. Born in St. Stephen, NB on February 25, 1941, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Lillian (Blakeley) Townes. A beloved soul mate, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he will be deeply missed by his soul mate, Margaret (Burtt), daughters; Davina (Morton) Cooke of Utopia, NB and Katrina Lovett of Porter's Lake, NS, stepchildren; Paul (Josie) Emery of Brantford, ON, Peter Emery of Toronto, ON, Hope (Gary) Sherwood of Bayswater, NB, James Emery of Saint John, NB and Faith (Greg) Bromby of Brantford, ON, grandchildren; Diana, Christina, Stewart, Zachery, Jessica, Camryn, Dionna, Sondra, Jacob and Landon, eight great grandchildren, brothers; Basil of McAdam, NB and Orville (Verna) of Lawrence Station, NB, sister, Reta Dickinson (Ed) of Andersonville, NB, sister in law, Annette of Lawrence Station, NB, uncle, Herbert Blakeley (Madeline), aunt, Effie Jeffries, special nephews; Louis and Wade, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Elton, special niece, Lavina Townes and sister in law, Lillian. Before his disability, Murray drove truck for various companies and drove bus for SMT Ltd. He enjoyed traveling, camping and attending Bluegrass Festivals. His motor home was always filled with his many friends who were either playing music or just sharing a laugh. Everyone Murray met became a good friend and he loved everyone. He was a member of the Nashwaak Valley Golden Age Club and the Fredericton Bluegrass Old Time Music Association. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and loving family.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. Lloyd Taylor and Rev. Phil Anderson officiating, followed by the interment at the Moores Mills Community Cemetery, Moores Mills NB. Visiting at the funeral home will take place on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In Murray's memory, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)