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Shawn Eugene Townsend Jr.
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Shawn was the beloved husband of Rhonda (Barr) Townsend for 18 years; loving father of Christian Townsend (Tangie), Kevin Townsend (Chelsea), and Corey Townsend; cherished "Grampus" of Ivan and Aria; dear son of the late Shawn E. Townsend Sr. and Catherine (Fisher) Townsend; Son-in-law of the late Roger Munsey and Barbara Munsey; brother-in-law of Sue McVeigh (Mike), Raymond Barr (JoAnne), Roger Munsey III (Colleen), Chris Munsey (Beth), Scott Munsey (Debbie), Kate O'Donnell, David Munsey (Anne), and the late Paula Wingate (Mike); Adoring Uncle of Kristen Hawkins, Vicky Barr, who were especially close to him; he is also survived by many other nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss him tremendously.
Shawn was a United States Marine Veteran. He was a lifetime volunteer as an EMT in Spotswood, NJ, and also served as a Cub and Scout Master in Okeechobee, Florida.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Givnish of Maple Shade, 600 East Main Street, on Monday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm, and Tuesday morning from 9 am to 10 am. A service for Shawn will begin at 10 am, and will be recorded and uploaded to the funeral home website for those who cannot attend.
Interment will be private. To share your fondest memories and condolences, please visit www.Givnish.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Shirley (Boothman) Smyth and families
January 24, 2022
Rhonda and family. We are all so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. We know there are no words that can ease your pain. Only time allows us to move forward. Hugs to you all!
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