Chad Evan Andrew Townson

Unexpectedly at his home on May 26, 2026, Chad Townson passed away at the age of 38. Chad will be dearly missed by his partner Stephanie Sanderson and their daughter Zoe Sanderson-Townson. Loved by his mother Juliane Townson and his step-dad Louis Frangakis, his dad Lonnie Hitchen, as well as his sisters Shelby (Dan) Wolsley and Callie Hitchen (Jimmy Gimbel). Cherished uncle to Aiden, Owen, Eleanor, Henry, Grayson and Rachel. Beloved grandson to Cal and Fran Townson, Pete and M.J. Hitchen, and the late Dimitrios “Jim” and Panyote Frangakis. Nephew to Clayton (Anissa) Townson. Cousin to Luke Townson.

Chad had an outgoing personality, sense of humour and a big smile that endeared him to a lot of people. Growing up he and his friends would go looking for adventures with Chad being the one to take the risks his friends would suggest. His personality suited him to his career choice in hospitality services and hotel management. Chads love of family, especially for his sisters made him overprotective but their fights were epic.  In the latter years his medical needs curtailed his activities but it did not stop him being the best dad he could be to Zoe, she was his shining light, always his co-conspirator in their many adventures, known lovingly to Stephanie as the “trouble bubbles.” He will be missed more than we can say and loved more than he probably ever realized.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Chad’s Life will be held at Northview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with remembrances at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial donations to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario in memory of Chad, would be greatly appreciated by the family.