It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Townsend at the young age of 33. At home, with his Mom by his side, he left us peacefully on Thursday January 17, 2019 due to complications from Poly-Cystic Kidney disease. Matthew was born February 14, 1985 and attended Towson High School and Salisbury University.  He is survived by his Mom, Kathy Townsend, and is the Loving son of the late John Melville Townsend;  Birth Parents Tracy Barnett Rolle and Lee Townsend; Siblings Nicole, John, Holly and Emily Townsend, Karen Bryd Townsend, Carol Jones,  Bobby Rolle and Keram Conant. Endearing Grandson of the late Marjorie and Sam Elliott and surviving Grandmother Jean Ather; Aunts Barbara Pendleton and  Harriet Wilson; Uncles Tracey and Mark Ather, and his beloved second families "The Ficks" Matt, Ellen, Corey and Mike and The "Devans" Mark, Debbie, Emily, David and Eric without whom Matthew's life would not have been as wonderful and full of love as it was and, the multitude of friends he leaves behind. 

 A Memorial Service will be held 12:00-1:00 pm at Community Christian Church, 8009 Corporate Drive at the Intersection of Sandpiper and Corporate Drive, Nottingham, Maryland 

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Memory of Matthew Townsend to the National Kidney Foundation.