Tribute to Michael Townsend, 1938 - 2021

Dedicated to the memory of Michael Townsend

This site is a tribute to Michael Townsend. He is much loved and will always be remembered by his family and friends.

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Birdwatching and coffee two of Dads favorite past times, this photo was taken whilst on holiday in Wales at the Cors Dyfi nature reserve.

The happy birdwatcher, this was taken by Mum on a holiday to Norfolk.

Wales birdwatching, taken at a nature reserve we visited.

Birdwatching at the Cardigan wildlife park in Wales.

Arley arboretum summer 20, we enjoyed a day out with a picnic lunch.

Bird hide at John's garden by Ashwood gardens near Stourbridge.

Aberporth beach view, Dad's last UK holiday where we stayed in a lovely holiday house overlooking the beach.

Aberporth beach sunset

Aberporth coastal path bench, Dad commented how he liked the message on this bench, he felt it was an appropriate memorial message.

Hurcott woods near Kidderminster, summer 20. Dad enjoyed many walks and birdwatching in the woods here.

Break Mill water, this was Dad's nearest area for birdwatching and this was the last trip out Dad made before he became ill.

Break Mill water, this was Dad's nearest area for birdwatching and this was the last trip out Dad made before he became ill.

Clouds on a local walk I took, Dad loved seeing photos from my local walks.

SVR photo, Dad loved trips on the Severn Valley Railway and was a member for years.

Garden drinks, during the lockdowns Dad enjoyed coffees and sometimes something stronger sat in the garden. His birdfeeders and table are in the background.

Johns garden which we visited twice during lockdown.

Johns garden which we visited twice during lockdown.

Britannia embarkation photo, Dad loved the 4 cruises he went on with Britannia being his favorite ship.

Britannia gala night, all dressed up for dinner.

Britannia drinks at the gala night dinner.

Lisbon, with Ventura cruise ship in the background. Dad loved the day in Lisbon, especially the tram/trolly bus ride which was something he had always wanted to do.

Porto, one very happy Dad on a cable car trip. We went on a river boat trip and found a traditional restaurant for lunch and later a food hall market for a beer and Pasteis de Nata custard tart.

Santiago de Compostela, this was somewhere Dad had always wanted to visit and he loved it there (even in the rain)

Norway fjords view, Dad loved the fjords cruise and had booked to go again on a new ship Iona last July. Unfortunately that cruise was cancelled but Dad had told me that even if he could not go again I must re book and go.

Norway waterfall, taken from the Flam railway trip which was a highlight of the cruise for Dad.

Pershore confetti fields, I booked a day out during the pandemic, Dad really liked it there and said it was a different day out.

Sunflower, taken at the Confetti fields in Pershore.

A very old photo of my parents, I think this was during a trip to Austria.

Holiday photo from a lovely house we booked in Criccieth, Wales with a beachfront location and great views.

Parents at the Alternative technology center in Wales 2009.

Jed our past staffie who Dad loved despite saying he was never an animal person!

One man and his dog!

Parents on holiday in Yorkshire 2004.

Holiday photo from Seaton.

2014 holiday to Wales Red kite feeding center.

Birdwatching in Wales 2014.

Steam railway trips a favorite pastime.

Dad at Springs health spa in 2010 when collecting me and Mum.

From a Welsh holiday.

Deciding on a cruise dinner menu choice.

Dads funeral flowers, Dad loved the sunflowers on a trip to Amsterdam and also at the Pershore confetti fields so I felt I needed to have sunflowers included in this display.

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Thoughts

I shall be adding lots of photos of Dad, all bring happy memories, if any family and friends have any photos they would like to add please feel free to, thanks Alison

12th February 2021

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Sent by The Midcounties Co-operative on 09/02/2021

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland

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Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time

Lit by Natalie and the team at Co-operative Funeralcare Stourbridge on 9th February 2021

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