Police Pensioners' Association of Niagara

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December 28th, 1946 – November 2nd, 2020 After a long battle with cancer, we lost the hero in our family on Monday, November 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Paula for 51 years. Devoted father of Daniel (Adriana), Christina (Lou), Catharine (1976), Sarah and David (Christina). Cherished ‘Papa’ of Isabella, Alessandro, Matteo, Emilio, Dante, Sofia and Vinson. He is predeceased by his parents Phillip and Gloria, his brother Gerald and his in-laws Ercole and Caroline Boffa. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Rose (Clayton) Letourneau, Earl, Janice (Bill) Manningham and Donny (Susan). He was a proud brother-in-law to Peter (Louella) Boffa and Dan (Sharon) Boffa. Philip served his community as a police officer for over 30 years. He was a proud member of the Decew Gun Club, Thorold Conservation Club and the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. He had many hobbies including lawn mower repair, carpentry, leather crafting, music and stained glass work, and known as an all around ‘Mr. Fix It’. While he was proud of his career, his greatest pride and joy was his family. He lived by his rule of compassion, empathy, fairness, and treating others with respect. The family wishes to thank the staff of GNGH and The Walker Family Cancer Centre for their dedication, compassion and continuous care of Philip. Cremation has taken place. Respecting the restrictions of COVID-19, including maximum occupancy levels and the requirement for face coverings (see www.thebao.ca), friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls, visiting Tuesday, November 10th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church. Rite of Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery. In memory of Philip, donations may be made to The Soup Kitchen – Niagara Falls Community Outreach or to The Niagara Health Foundation (Walker Family Cancer Centre), and would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com

**Constable Huntington commenced his career as a Police Constable with the Niagara Falls Police Department in 1968.  He continued his profession with the Niagara Regional Police Service after amalgamation in 1971.  During his career he had various assignments of which included uniform patrol duties in Niagara Falls, CIB assignments in Niagara Falls, and assignments to the Court Services Unit.  After a 33 year career, Constable Huntington retired from the Service in 2001.

TOWNSEND, Frederick John – Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Mon Nov 02nd, 2020 in his 69th year.

Loving husband and best friend to Linda for 37 years.

Cherished father to Michael Richard Carter, Jeremy Morgan (Darragh) Townsend, Dana Marie (Nathan) Wallwork and Dean William Frederick (Stephanie) Carter.

Special Papa to Ashley Culp, Mason Culp, Ashton Townsend, Deacon Townsend, Colton Townsend, Cameron Waite, Selena Sniegocki, Shayla Sniegocki and Lincoln Carter.

Fred will be sadly missed by his sisters Nancy Wakefield (Randy Kurceba), Carole (Harry) Martin, his mother-in-law Shirley McDonald; sisters-in-law Diane (Dean) Taylor, Sheila (Doug) Littlewood and brothers-in-law David Patriquin, John (Wendy) Patriquin and Derek (Lou) Patriquin.

He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Rhoda Townsend.

Fred was a Niagara Regional Police Officer for 37 years, retiring in 2013. He was an avid fisherman. He and Linda travelled the world, Fred always hated the journey but he loved the destination.

In keeping with Frederick’s wishes cremation has taken place. A private celebration of his life will take place at PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME – 905-892-1699 with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the LHIN (formerly CCAC) or NHS- Walker Family Cancer Center will be appreciated by his family.

**Constable Townsend commenced his career as a Police Constable with the Niagara Regional Police Service in 1976. During his career he had various assignments of which included uniform patrol duties in St Catharines, Port Colborne and Welland, and had further assignments to the Traffic Enforcement Unit and various other administrative duties. After a 37 year career, Constable Townsend retired from the Service in 2013.