Mrs Barbara Rose Townsend

Townsend, B- Website photo.jpgPassed away suddenly on 28th December 2025 aged 92 years. Barbara will be forever missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Her funeral service is to take place on Friday 30th January 2026 11:00am at St Laurence's Church Lighthorne, followed by a private committal. By request family flowers only but donations if wished will be gratefully received to benefit the Injured Jockeys  Fund. Any donations may be left in the retiring collection at the service or made by clicking the 'Donate' button below. 

All enquiries c/o R.Locke & Son Wellesbourne (01789) 840 744

Total collected to date: £209.38

Charity details

The Injured Jockeys Fund

The Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) was founded in 1964 following the devastating accidents to Tim Brookshaw, and then Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National. Both falls resulted in severe paralysis which immediately ended both their careers. Since then the Fund has helped over 1000 jockeys and their families and has paid out
more than £18m in charitable assistance.

Our Vision

To improve the lives of injured jockeys and their families

Our Mission

To provide appropriate support, in a prompt and sympathetic manner to those jockeys past or present who are injured, unable to ride or generally in need.

Registered Number 1107395

http://www.ijf.org.uk

Service details

Church Service

30 January, 2026 11:00

St. Laurence's Church

St. Laurence's Church, Church Lane, Lighthorne, CV35 0AR

Messages of condolence

Cash donations received at the Funeral Service.

Anonymous .

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Barbara will be sadly missed, She was a great character in the village, and will be remembered as a dear friend to Betty and kindly neighbour to our family.

Mr Brian Bywater

Barbara you were an absolute legend and leave a wonderful colourful legacy in Lighthorne and around and for all those who knew and loved you. RIP. You are fondly remembered. Xx

Ms Sally Mann