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Frank TOWNSEND

2026 · Auckland

Died 30 August 2026Posted 1 September 2026

Townsend, Frank William Henry. On Sunday the 30th of August 2026, Frank passed away after a long illness at Cedar Manor in Tauranga; aged 88 years. Treasured husband of Jane for 63 years. Dearly loved dad of Samantha and Tony, and Andrew and Christine. Cherished and proud grandad of Ben, Jack, the late Mitch, Katarina, and Luke.

A celebration of Frank's life is being held in the Elliotts Chapel on Cameron, 414 Cameron Road, Tauranga (parking access from 8th Ave) on Thursday the 3rd of September at 10:30am. All communication to the Townsend Family, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga 3110

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