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Ivor William "Murph" Townsend, Jr.

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Ivor William "Murph" Townsend, Jr., 81, of Oxford, died on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Ware Presbyterian Village where he had resided for 34 years.
Born in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Ivor W. Townsend, Sr. and Elizabeth Etta Deivert Townsend.  
Murph was a 1949 graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville. He was employed by Lukens Steel in Coatesville. He was a member of the Pomeroy United Methodist Church.

He is survived by one daughter Terrie, wife of Jesse Black of Cochranville, five grandchildren, Brent Black and wife Lesley, Hope, wife of Miller Himelright, Josh Black and wife Melanie, Sara, wife of Travis Golesich and Ivor Townsend IV, seven great grandchildren, one sister Margaret Morris of Parkesburg and ex-wife and friend Joan Merklee of Cochranville.
He was preceded in death by one son Ivor W. "Murphy" Townsend, III and three siblings Joseph Townsend, Jane Weaver and Elizabeth Cazillo.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, followed by interment at the Upper Octorara Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing from 10 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust St. Oxford, PA 19363.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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always a smile and a hug!! Murph will be missed!!

Submitted by Pat Lincoln on
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My condolences to the Townsend Family. Sorry for your loss.

Best wishes,

Becky Joyner
(friend of Sara)

Submitted by Becky Joyner on
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So sorry for your loss,

Rest in Peace and be free from the earthly trappings of pain and suffering.

Submitted by Laura Rivell on
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Terrie & Family,

It was truly an honor to know your dad. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

Marilyn Latham Deaver (past receptionist at WPV)

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Murph,We will miss seeing you in town and at Ware. You were always able to bring a smile to everyone! My condolences to Murph's family and many friends

Submitted by Bryan Chew on
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My condolences Terrie Ann, to you and your family. Take care.

Love,
Dave and Linda

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Terrie and family thinking of you at this time

Submitted by Sherry and Terry on
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Dear terri and family: Just heard about your dad. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Terrie & family, So sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. Murph ( Mayor ) and my sunshine when working at Ware. First person i saw as i was leaving from a hard night at work and somehow your smile made it all go away, and gentle kiss on the cheek and a huge hug for the road. Rest In Peace : ) Cindy Mike and Kyle

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My coldolences to Murph's family. Murph will be missed by everyone in town. He was always smiling whenever I saw him. He was always happy, and a joy to be around. Rest in peace my friend!!!

Submitted by Officer Dever on
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Dear Terry,Jess & Family ,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was always smiing and I will always remeber when I worked at Ware and he would hunt me down because his bed was not made right or someone got in his candy. Iamsure he is riding his scooter all over Heven. You took good care of him and I know he loved you very much. Rest in peace Murph I know all at Ware and all who knew you will miss you.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marge Krumrine

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Terrie Ann,Joan and family, I'm sorry for your loss.You are in my heart and my prayers.I haven't seen you in over 6 years now since I moved to FLorida but our many years of friendship mean the world to me.

Submitted by Mary Procyson on
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My first job was at Oxford Manor (now Ware Presbyterian Village) when I was just a teenager several decades ago. Your Dad was always motoring around spreading joy and smiles. I clearly remember him sitting there at the corner table by the diningroom door opposite the activities room on first floor nursing. He always sat by the window so as to not miss waiving and greeting all those who passed down the hallway. He would shout out a boastful "hello!" through the window.

After I completed High School, I went off to college and no longer worked at WPV. However, I remember seeing Murph at the Halloween Parade on the annual WPV float. Then I would catch him up town on his scooter with the tall flag on the back.

I am grateful to be one of the many who has such warm and happy memories of your Dad. Thank you for sharing him with all of us! God Bless!

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