Virginia was born in Sydney on August 15th 1934, daughter of the late Abe & Pearl Hashem, wife of the late Thomas Churnley Townsend. She was predeceased by her son Abe (Bram) in 2015 and brothers Joe (Sydney) and Tom (Ontario).
Virginia was a graduate of the Halifax Infirmary of Nursing 1954 and of Dalhousie University 1956, her nursing career included public heath care, VON and St. Rita’s Hospital.
Virginia loved her time with family, she remained active her entire life, was well read and always enjoyed a game of bridge or tarabish.
Virginia is survived by her sister Josephine of Ontario; her son Tom (Marilyn) Truro; daughter-in-law Lynn Caribou Island; grandsons Christopher (Sarah), Michael (Amanda), Ian (Sandrine), Max (Dipali), Jacob; great grandchildren Clark, Elsie, MacKenzie, Josephine, Florian.
As per Virginia’s wishes there will be a family service and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery under the care and direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, Father Bill Burke officiating.
Virginia’s family would like to thank the staff of the Emergency Department and Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the care and attention she received.