TOWNSEND, Gerald D., age 68 of Lake Panasoffkee, FL formerly of Hernando Beach, FL died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada he was a resident of Hernando Beach, FL for 22 years before moving to Lake Panasoffkee, FL 3 years ago. He was a Licensed Boat Captain and Owner/Operator of Wild Bills Airboat Tours in Inverness, FL. He was a member of the Inverness Chamber of Commerce and a Catholic by faith.Survivors include his wife Diane: 2 sons: David Schlum of Inverness, Florida, Daniel Schlum of Melbourne, Florida; 1 Daughter: Vicki Hughes of Spring Hill, Florida; mother: Bertha Townsend of London, Ontario; 3 brothers: Greg, Paul and Rick Townsend all of London, Ontario; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA(352) 796-6699Family Owned & Operated""www.merrittfuneral.com""
