Elaine A. Better-Townsend, of Pelham, New Hampshire and beloved wife of Bruce W. Townsend of 29 years, died at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill on Friday, April 22, 2011. She was 60 years old.
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Barbara Tobin-Better. Mrs. Townsend was a graduate of Winchester High School. She loved to garden and also animals.
Besides her beloved husband, Bruce, she will be very sorely missed by her loving daughter; Tracey Townsend of Salem, granddaughter; Melanie Townsend of Salem, grandson; Daniel Laughner of Manchester, best friend; Linda Townsend of Salem, cousins; Nelson Townsend of Salem and Barbara Beaulieu of Nashua and her two dogs; Bonnie and Roxie.
Her funeral service was celebrated in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 11 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 4 to 8 PM. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the MSPCA @ Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.