Mark Lynn Townsend

Mark Lynn Townsend, 59, of Salisbury passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salisbury he was the son of Dorothy A. Johnson Wainwright and the late Eugene A. Townsend, A Delmar High School Alumni he was proud to be a Wildcat and enjoyed attending football games and was a lifetime alumni member. He was proud to work at the Maryland Food Bank and his fellow coworkers were like family to him. He was a former member and Past Sachem of the Improved Order of the Redmen. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, crabbing, horseshoes, and softball. A loving husband and father he especially enjoyed spending time and playing sports with his grandchildren. He loved his Golden Retrievers. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Marguerite Townsend; daughters, Crystal Marks and her husband Jason and Michelle Townsend Draper and her husband Edmund; grandchildren, Aidan and Gavin Marks; his golden, Blaze; mother, Dorothy A. Wainwright; step-mother, Faye Townsend; sister, Christine Smith and her husband Gary; half-sister, Susan Dela-Cruz Ward; step-sisters, Janine McGrath and Becky Griffin; nephew, Shawn Smith and his wife Monet; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Carlann and Steve Cornwell. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene A. Townsend; and step-father, Edward J. Wainwright; and his golden, Champ. A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held Saturday at 12pm at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Craig Banks will officiate with special family stories and memories shared by his sister, Christine Smith. The family asks that in honor of Mark’s love for the Maryland Food Bank you bring a non-perishable donation to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mark to the Maryland Food Bank, 28500 Owens Branch Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 or the Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804.