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Victor Townsend Obituary

Townsend, Victor J. Victor J., a.k.a. Dagan du Darregonne, age 62, resident of Steger, IL. Beloved husband to Robin (nee Thibdaue); loving father of Richard T. (Shannon) Townsend, Margaret Townsend, William R. (Christina) Westley and Gerold "Danny" Westley; cherished grandfather of 3; devoted son of Rose Marie "Marge" (nee Munday) and the late Richard Townsend; dearest brother of James "Ricky" (Judy) Townsend; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Victor will be missed by many friends and family. Prominent member of the The Society for Creative Anachronism S.C.A. Victor was an avid fisherman, woodworker and animal lover. Arrangements entrusted to Hirsch West End Chapel. For more information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-748-3800 or www.hirschfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 30, 2014.
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I think of Victor often and always with a smile.

Vickie L. Adams

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October 24, 2023

We think of you often Vic. Gary will bellow "hey lady" to get my attention and we always mention you when he does. So many memories and so much love shared over 40 + years. You are missed.

Susan & Gary Carter

October 25, 2022

Has it really been so long? I hope you have caught up with Carla Noe and my mom. She always thought highly of you, as did many people. It was fun to share a birthday and a name with you!

Vickie Adams

Friend

October 24, 2022

Hard to believe it has been a year. I think of you often.

VICKIE ADAMS

Friend

October 24, 2020

I think of you often. Your name is still in my contacts. I wish that meant I could just say hello. I know your family still feels your absence deeply. You are loved and remembered.

Vickie Adams

Friend

October 24, 2019

Victor was a good friend/coworker at kropp. Rest in please.

jeff porys

August 21, 2015

A good man. A cherished friend.

Vickie Adams

January 26, 2015

My sincerest condolences to all of Vic's family and friends. He will be missed by all.

Richard Nowak

November 15, 2014

You will be deeply missed, my friend. It was an honor to fight at your side in the SCA and a greater honor to have kept your friendship all these years. You'll never know how much of an influence you really were. Thank you for all you've given me.

Tam Bieszczad

November 4, 2014

Michael Schneider

November 2, 2014

Rest has come for my friend and comrade, many good evenings have been spent together with my "Duke" . I lift my glass to you with a sad heart that i must wait to once again converse with you, Valhalla has a great man residing there.....rest my friend

John Minor

October 31, 2014

My sincerest condolences to all of Vic's family and friends. He was truly a larger-than-life person in the SCA, one of the rocks upon which our Kingdom was built. I joined the SCA 3 years after Vic did, so he's been a presence in my SCA life for nearly forty years. He will be missed keenly.

Judy Kirk Siobhan O'Neill

October 31, 2014

I will miss most his willingness to give so much attention to the children that his friends and family brought near. He always gave them his full attention and treated them as substantial and important people in their own right. My children (now 15, 20, and 21) called him "Papa Dagan." Rest easy, my Duke. You will be remembered fondly.

Geordon VanTassle

October 31, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends of Vic Townsend, to my self and many others, Your Grace, Brother, friend and inspiration in so many ways. May your spirit live on. Sincerely, Amy Woolard aka Ardena (SCA)

Amy Woolard

October 30, 2014

To all of Vic's family....We have no words to express how deeply we grieve Vic's passing and wish to express our condolences to all. Caelwulf ' s love and friendship for Dagan is endless and they shall forever be the "Killer Elite" and live on in the history pages of SCA....and Vic will forever be in our hearts. Robin you are in our prayers. Love Gary (John) & Susan Carter

Susan Carter

October 30, 2014

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