LANCASTER, NH - Harrison Southworth died unexpectedly at his home, on the evening of December 20, 2010 at the age of 63.
Harry was born on January 13, 1947 in Arlington, VA, to Herman and Carol (Treyz) Southworth, the third of four brothers. Much of his childhood was spent in State College, PA, as an avid boy scout, singer, and wrestler. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1968, earning a BS in Geology.
In 1969 he married Cynthia (Cid) Jeffery, and served in the US Army Reserves from 1969-1971. Harry and Cid started their family in State College, PA, where their 2 children Dana and Georgia were born, and where Harry worked and continued his studies at Penn State University. In 1977, they moved to Lancaster, NH, where Harry joined his brother Tom in the operation of the historic Garland Mill, which has evolved into a multi-generational family business Garland Mill Timberframes.
He enthusiastically shared his time, good cheer and talents, whether on stage with the Colonel Town Players, singing with the Jefferson Chorus and other groups, playing brass in the summer Town and Community bands, helping to organize the expansion of the Lancaster Town Library, or serving on numerous local committees and boards.
Harrison Southworth is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cid Southworth; his son Dana Southworth and wife Izabela and their two sons, David and Robert; his daughter Georgia Southworth and husband Wesley Hoffman and their two sons, Felix and Casper; his three brothers, Ed, Tom, and Doug Southworth, and their extended families.
Harry's inherent joy and positive energy were cherished by his family and his friends. His patience and kindness have been a beacon for the large surrounding community. Memorial visiting hours will be held at Bailey Funeral Home, on Main Street in Lancaster, NH, on Thursday December 30
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, from 2:00PM - 4:00PM, and from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. An announcement will be published shortly providing the date and details for a gathering to celebrate Harry's life.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Colonel Town Players, PO Box 462, Lancaster, NH 03584.