Birth date: Nov 1, 1914 Death date: Jan 23, 2018
Big Rapids - Joan E. Townend, 103, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 23 , 2018, at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born November 1, 1914, in Kent, England, the daughter of George and Constance (Turner) Townend, and Read Obituary
Joan was a wonderful woman. Prayers and Blessings to her friends and family.
Joan and I moved into the Fairman apartments about the same time, and I always enjoyed her friendship towards me. She and I shared baseball interests, and I will surely miss her. May she rest in peace.
I have many fond memories of Joan shopping in my store. We also went for rides, to lunch, and did a lot of talking about the Tigers.
Joan had a zest for life and a feisty spirit, and I'm quite sure she feared NOTHING. I enjoyed listening to her recount memories of her travels and life experiences. Joan was a force to be reckoned with, someone I admired very much. She will be misse
I was one of the Meals On Wheels volunteers who served Joan a daily meal. I thought I knew this courteous and happy woman until I read her obituary. What a full and colorful life Joan led! We will miss her gentle and quiet ways. My condolences to the
