Anthony Townsend

TOWNSEND, Anthony Law
September 27, 1938 June
19, 2024
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Law Townsend, beloved father, husband, friend, and
physician (MB ChB FRCSC), following a cancer diagnosis in April, died
peacefully at home with family at his side. He lived a full and accomplished life.
He was a true gentleman, who will be remembered for his charm, enthusiasm,
generosity, and zest for life.
Anthony studied medicine at the University of Cape Town and became a
successful eye surgeon, retiring at age 78. At medical school, he met Denise
Juretic, the love of his life, whom he married in 1967 in El Paso, Texas. They
settled in Coquitlam, BC, in 1974.
An adventurous outdoorsman, he enjoyed activities like skydiving, mountain
climbing, skiing, long distance running, hiking, cycling, and kayaking. He was
also a skilled gardener at home and at his parish church of St. Laurence, a
seasoned traveller who visited some 50 countries during his lifetime, and a
dedicated volunteer with teams from Canada providing free medical care in
Kenya, the Philippines, and Zambia.
Anthony was predeceased by his parents, Leonard Townsend and Brenda Law.
He is survived by his wife, Denise; his children, Craig (Pajaree), Alexandra
(Scott), and Justine (Gray); his siblings, Richard (Fenella) and Charles (Jenny);
his grandchildren Alina and Thongmongkol, and numerous friends and extended
family members, including the Deep Cove family.
A funeral service will be held at St. Philip's Anglican Church, 3737 W 27th Ave
W, Vancouver, on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in
Anthony's memory to Doctors Without Borders would be appreciated.
Rest in peace, Anthony. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.