Townshend, Bernard Ashton Veteran of Canadian Armed Forces Bernard passed away in hospital, Perth on Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at the age of 94 years. He was the father of Ian Townshend and Peter (Jean) Townshend and the loved grandfather of Terri-Lynn (Trevor) Walowetz. Bernard was predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy (McHugh) Townshend, his parents Kenneth and Kate (Crockett) Townshend and his brother Vere. He will be sadly missed by his sister Sylvia, nephew Mathew, family and friends. Bernard and Dorothy came to Canada in 1955 when he joined the Canadian Armed Forces until he retired in 1972. After this he was employed with the Canadian Government until retirement in 1985 and in 1986 Bernard and Dorothy moved to their home on the Scotch Line in Perth. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Robin Hoy and the staff at Lanark Lodge for their excellent care of Bernard over the past few years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. followed by a funeral service at in the Chapel at 1:30 P.M. Interment Scotch Line Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance of Bernard, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.