Hitndahedfred (Fred Townsend)

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Sad news, Fred Townsend passed away suddenly Friday. Cardiac arrest, I just got to meet this man 3 weeks ago on a group ride. He was a colorful charecter, very cheerful and full of laughter. He will be missed. RIDE ON FRED God bless you and your Family
 
I never got to meet Fred but always enjoyed reading his posts. we`ll miss you Fred. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
 
That is sad news. I echo halfmile's sentiment. Prayers to the family. Thanks CB for letting us know. Glad you got to meet him.
 
oh thats awful news .I had a feeling of dread when I read the thread title.
I always found Fred to be a really friendly and helpful guy and he will be sorely missed .
RIP Fred
 
It appears his family has taken a couple of hits in the span of days. Condolences.

Fred W. Townsend, 59, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 7, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Frederick W. Townsend, who passed away September 30, 2017 and his mother, Joan Orris Townsend of Dickinson Twp. He was employed by Rite Aid as a computer operator and was a member of the South Mountain American Legion #674. Fred enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.


In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion, Cindy R. Hockley Fitting of Mt. Holly Springs; a son, Adam Townsend of WA; daughter, Hannah Jo Townsend of Mt. Holly Springs; grandson, Cedar Townsend of WA; step daughter, Erica Fitting of Carlisle; and brother, William (Bill) K. Townsend of Newville.


Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Online condolences may be made to www.hollingerfuneralhome.com​
 
Condolences to his Family........To young......He built his dream in the last 2 years. RIP.
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Fred, No! Say it ain't so!
Aw hell, that cross country ride he's been planning for.....
I really like that guy. Just here, PM's and a few times on the phone, but damn he is a friend!
Smooth curvy roads forever, Fred.
Called local bud I see only a couple times a year, and we rode out and went nowhere today took us 8 hours and 250 miles to do it. Guess that is a fitting farewell, even if I didn't know it yet.
Fred we ride for you!
 
Damn !
Such sadness.
As others have said, Fred had a friendliness that is rare in today's world.
I very much enjoyed his invitations to party with him, and I am kicking myself hard tonite that I didnt make it down to southcentral PA to have a beer with him.
And his invitation to take the cross country road trip; obviously, I thought about it much too long.
Back 20 years ago, I dedicated the restoration of my '69 Bonneville to a high school pal who was run over on his maiden voyage on his restored '45 Harley. If I eventually do the cross country trip, I will dedicate it to Fred.

He will live on in our memories.
 
I've never met the man or pm'ed or anything other than these forums. Nun the less, he was a brother. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters. Rest in Peace Fred.
 
Awww....I just came in from the workshop and this is one of the first things I saw.

What a shame and clearly a tough time for Fred’s family with his dad passing away just 10 days ago. As everyone has said, I found Fred to be a friendly soul and an enthusiastic contributor. As Dude said - Fred opened his home to all of us - I just wish I’d been able to take him up on the invitation.

Very sad - condolences to the family.
 
8-30-17 Fred commented in the lounge,


"Hey now,,,, I wear orthopedics,,, insoles,,,hehheh
I don't look my age and I sure don't act it,,,
Have most of my hair n teeth,,,don't need a walker or a cane.
Work 7 days a week doing my job or taking care of the place,, got a 3 acre yard and a 170 year old house to maintain.
Ya GOTTA stay bust and occupied,, I have seen too many that retired just wither away and die because all they did was sit on the recliner and watch Springer.
Me?? I will probably stay at my job till I can't get up anymore. I like to work."


At least he never saw it coming, a small blessing. 59 years old, too soon gone.
 
Mailman said:
8-30-17 Fred commented in the lounge,


"Hey now,,,, I wear orthopedics,,, insoles,,,hehheh
I don't look my age and I sure don't act it,,,
Have most of my hair n teeth,,,don't need a walker or a cane.
Work 7 days a week doing my job or taking care of the place,, got a 3 acre yard and a 170 year old house to maintain.
Ya GOTTA stay bust and occupied,, I have seen too many that retired just wither away and die because all they did was sit on the recliner and watch Springer.
Me?? I will probably stay at my job till I can't get up anymore. I like to work."


At least he never saw it coming, a small blessing. 59 years old, too soon gone.
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A sweet Tribute to this good man, Bob, in his own words.
 
I totally agree. Keep on keepin’ on!

Remember friends:

The boys don’t stop playin’ cause they get old....they get old cause they stopped playin’.

The only variable is when each of us gets “old”. For a few, it’s well into their 90’s, for most is in the 75-85 range and for an unfortunate few, it’s even earlier.

The key thing (as an old oil field buddy of mine said on a starry night while drinking on the helipad of an offshore rig in Africa in the winter of 1982: “Live your damned life everyday boy - ‘cause you don’t know how much of it you have left”.

Pete
 

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