Theresa Marie "Teri" (Patnaude) Townshend, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020, at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Teri was born in Troy, NY on August 9, 1938, and was raised in Bellows Falls, VT, and Newport, NH. She married her husband of nearly 59 years, B. Douglas "Doug" Townshend on August 19, 1961. They lived in Lowell until retiring to Florida in 2000.Teri was a school teacher in English in the Lowell School System at the Bartlett School and at Lowell High School. Following her career in teaching, she worked for many years in the insurance industry.Teri was predeceased by her parents, Oliver L. Patnaude and Marie (Fahey) Patnaude. Teri is survived by her husband, Doug; her sons, Bruce D. Townshend III of Linden, VA; Kevin T. Townshend and his wife Kris, of Zephyrhills. FL; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who loved her dearly and will all miss her. Teri loved reading, cooking, Farmville on Facebook, and being with her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Teris name.