Obituary: Peggy Vivien Townsend

Peggy Townsend (April 9, 1937 – March 14, 2025)

Peggy Vivien Townsend, 87, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on March 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea, Mich.

Peggy’s family and friends will gather on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 3pm to 7pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel and on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10am, at Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea, Mich., followed by a funeral service at 11am. A graveside service will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Chelsea, Mich., directly following the funeral. Pastor Kurt Hutchins will serve as celebrant.

Peggy was born on April 9, 1937, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Carl Frederick and Honor Vivien (Keene-Kennedy) Nabeack. She graduated from Saline High School and worked as a bus driver for many years. Peggy married the love of her life, Edward Lee Townsend, on September 19, 1959, in Ann Arbor. Peggy loved to be outside and greatly enjoyed feeding the birds and planting flowers. She spent much of her free time sewing and took part in many craft shows. Peggy will be remembered as a loving wife and friend.

Peggy will be missed by her spouse, Edward Lee Townsend; her children, Carl (Phyllis) Townsend and Fred (Teresa) Townsend; grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Woollard and Lindsey Myrand; great-grandchildren, Connor, Logan, Liam, Cameron, Alexander, and Kaylin; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Honor Nabeack; brother, Fred Nabeack; and sister, Rosemary Nagy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Jackson Cascades Humane Society or Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea, Mich. Please leave a message of comfort for Peggy’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.