Ann (Charma) Townsend, 99 ½, of Endicott, born Christmas Day 1923, passed away on June 15, 2023.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John “Jack” Townsend: her grandson David M. Townsend; six brothers, Andrew Charma, Mike (Betty) Charma, John (Mary) Charma, Steve (Millie) Charma, Paul (Arlene) Charma, Joe (Lorraine) Charma; and one sister Mary “Mickey” (Iggy) Giacovelli; One brother-in-law Herbert (Lorraine) Townsend, and one sister-in-law Jane (Harold) Keck.
She is survived by her two sons, John “Jack” (Jane) Townsend, Endicott; Robert “Bob” Townsend of Columbus GA.; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A devoted matriarch, she was a constant source of love, providing a never ending supply of crocheted keepsakes, and the BEST Slovak food and baked goods. She was GRANNY to all, always the life of the party, outdancing every generation.
A special thanks to Dr. Susan Choi for her many years of care.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, 6/20 at Church of the Holy Family, 3600 Phyllis Street, Endwell, from 10 -11am, followed by a Funeral Mass and internment at Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or Our Lady of Good Counsel Food Pantry.