Hosea Townsend

1840–1909 (age 69)

Biography

Born in 1840, Hosea Townsend witnessed a century of change and met it with a steady, compassionate hand, cultivating strong ties with neighbors and working quietly to ensure that the routines of daily life remained honorable and dependable.

He is now laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, where loved ones continue to draw comfort from the memory of his calm leadership and the gentle encouragement he offered to those seeking a faithful friend.

Also buried at Woodlawn Cemetery

Francis Granger
1792–1868 (age 76)
Woodlawn Cemetery
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Miles Davis
1926–1991 (age 65)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music.
Duke Ellington
1899–1974 (age 75)
Woodlawn Cemetery
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Curtis Chillingworth
1896–1955 (age 59)
Woodlawn Cemetery
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J. C. Julius Langbein
1845–1910 (age 65)
Woodlawn Cemetery
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Gerry Couture
1925–1994 (age 69)
Woodlawn Cemetery
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