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Betty J. Townsend

January 21, 1923 — January 7, 2014

Betty J. Townsend
Age 90, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday (Jan. 13th) from 12noon-1:00pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 1:00pm; and a committal service and burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Watkins Glen. Betty was born January 21, 1923 in Delaware, the daughter of Charles and Anna Donoho. She worked as a professional consultant for Olan Mills Photography Studio in Elmira for many years, before retiring. Betty was a lover of cats and will be missed by her loyal friends. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph P. Townsend; son, Ralph P. Townsend Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Rebecca Brady. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Clifford Smith, of Tennessee and Watkins Glen; four grandchildren, Bobbie Norris, Fred Major, Clifford Aree Smith, and Aerial Mae Hammil; and twelve great-grandchildren. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, PO Box 427, Montour Falls, NY 14865. You may extend condolences to the family, “Light a Candle” or sign a guestbook online at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com.
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