Clifton Springs: At age 73, Harry passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Clifton Springs on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Stuart and Mary Washburn. Harry is predeceased by his brothers Stuart W. and George W. Washburn, sisters Betty J. Washburn and Rose Mary Rice, stepmother Dorothy Washburn, half-sister Jannette King, and a stepbrother.
Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Laura M. (Clark) Washburn; his daughters, Christine (Kyle) Houseman, Karen (David) King, Kimberly (Gerald Jones) Washburn-Rayburn, and Laura (Christopher) Frey; his siblings, Marion E. (Delos) Bush, Charles (Robyn) Washburn, Richard (Barb) Washburn, Kathy (Rodney Hoad) Pierce, Joseph (Becky) Washburn; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Samantha, Sarah, Benjamin, Brette, Tirsten, Brianna, Haley, Micah; his great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kora, Amelia, Aiden, Leo, Isla, Owen, Nathaniel; Harry is also survived by half-sister Joanne Washburn –Stauffer, 4 stepsisters, 3 stepbrothers, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be announced and held at a late date. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sorry, Tristen, your name was not spelled correctly. i never really thought of my brothers and sisters as Harold’s step siblings, tho i know by marriage they were. just figured they were his in – laws, just as i felt his siblings were my in – laws, not step siblings, and i wish i’d had my wits about me to go ahead and name them all. I love each and every one of them! Life will never be the same without him. We had history from young teen years, before he moved away. At 16, he came back into my life and we have been together ever since. Married just 2 months shy of 56 years. A lifetime together. Like all couples, we had rough spots, but through it all, the love was there, as it will be forever. I can only gain comfort from the knowledge that he will not suffer any more. He fought a good fight, not wanting to leave me. Till we meet again, forever yours.
I have so many fond memories sitting around the kitchen table at the motel. He would get on a roll, Laura and I would get him going even more. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Love you dad , peace.