Obituary of Martin Townsend

Martin Marty Townsend, 66, of 42 Church St., Cortland passed away June 26 at his home. He was born May 6, 1944 in Owego, NY, the son of the late Frank and Hazel Knight Townsend. He has been a longtime resident of Cortland. Marty drove taxi for City Taxi, he also was a bartender and drove truck for Arnolds of Cortland for many years. Marty is survived by his sister Elizabeth (Arthur) Ponton of Cortland, brother Anthony, grandchildren Randy, Robbie, and Amber, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Mary Townsend, and brother David Hewlett. Funeral services will be held 11 am Wed. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland with Rev. Barry Kerner officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. A calling hour will be held 10-11 am prior. Contributions in Martys name may be directed to Cornerstone Church, 236 S. Main St., Cortland. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com we are sadden by Marty's passing he will be so missed by many he was a such a good friend to us all. george& vickie chamberlain Now you can party with Fred Wilkins in heaven....the two of you will have a good time! You were happy person on earth(every time I saw you)and you made everyone laugh....you will be deeply missed here on earth, but I bet you will keep them in stitches in heaven! Good-bye for now I will meet you and Fred in heaven...save me a seat! :) Linda/Jason Monk