STOKES – Townsend, Jr., “JR”, age 90 of Boston formerly or Randolph and New York. Entered into eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by family.

Townsend was born in New York, educated in Randolph and Boston. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. After his enlistment he married his first love Bernice (Wiggins) on February 14, 1959, from this union they had 5 children, whom he loved dearly.

Townsend worked many jobs throughout his life, finishing with University of Massachusetts – Boston in 2015.

He was a happy and loving gentleman, that had a smile that would light up a room. Townsend loved to dance and make people laugh with his “oooowwww” voice insider.

Husband of Bernice (Wiggins) Stokes of Boston. Father of Marcia Stokes, Kirk Stokes both of Boston, Keith Stokes and his fiancé Sonja Singleton of Taunton, Kenneth Stokes and his wife Tina of Randolph and the late Kevin Stokes. Brother of Ruth Lender, Margie Bryant, Alfreda Stokes, Altamont Stokes, the late Shirley Burton and Barbara Lender. Grandfather of Khyron, Khyle, Jasmine, Khyree, Khyshawn, Kevin, Keosha, Kenny, Keith, Kyle, and Kory. Great-grandfather of Jakhyia, Khy’Janee, Khandhri, Khy’Najaha, Lil Khyle, Khy’Elle, Kamryn, Jazlynn, Khy’Moni.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15th at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER-LOWER MILLS at 11:00 am. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Roslindale. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15th at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER-LOWER MILLS from 10:00 – 11:00 am prior to the service.

Dear Daddy,

When I got that call from Hospice, the Dr. said you must be very special to him, he called your name all night. I felt it and I got there in time to tell you its okay to go to sleep, I Love You, Daddy, and I am truly gonna miss you, you will forever be in my heart. Rest easy, young fella, till we meet again.

Your Marcia

“What's your full name, young fella….?”