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Harry Sowles Obituary
Harry J. Sowles
Sept. 14, 1928 - Nov. 20, 2020
CATO - Harry J. Sowles, 92 of Cato, passed away Friday, November 20,2020 at Finger Lakes Center for Living.
Harry was born in Wolcott on September 14, 1928, son of Harry and Helen Sowles. After graduation from Leavenworth School, he worked for Rochester Gas and Electric. He married Elizabeth Reed on August 27, 1950 and joined the Marines. They lived in North Carolina and Illinois until Harry was deployed to Korea. After his return home, they bought a house in Cato.
Harry was a life member of CIMVAC, a life member and past Chief of the Cato Fire Department, and life member of the Cato American Legion rising to Commander and Past 7th District Commander. Harry and Betty volunteered for meals at the fire department and breakfasts at the Legion. They belonged to the Cato Senior Citizens, helping with bus trips, and were Senior Citizens of the year in 2004. They also helped with the monthly bus trips to Turning Stone. Harry enjoyed bowling and golfing.
He is survived by their daughter Donna.
Calling hours will be Friday, November 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato, a service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Huron Evergreen Cemetery. Social distancing and masks will be required. For those wishing to make contributions, they may do so to CIMVAC, 2496 W Main St., Cato, NY 13033. www.catoredcreek.com
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Colleen Moore
November 27, 2020
Donna,
My deepest of sympathy to you for your loss, your Dad was such a sweet man.
Prayers are being sent to you in this time of your need
Debi Pople
November 26, 2020
Donna so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was always so kind. Prayers for you.
Jim Perfield
November 25, 2020
I am sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He and Betty were the kind of people that made everyone around them better.
Irving and Peggy Foster
November 25, 2020
So sorry to hear of his passing. He can join Betty in heaven. We've lost one of the good guys.
Herb Stevenson
November 24, 2020
Sorry to learn of Harry´s passing. Spent many years playing golf in the seniors league at Cato Lakeview golf course as did Harry. Played with and against him many, many times. Harry was a good hitter of the golf ball and played the game very well. Remember him very fondly.
Sue OConnor
November 24, 2020
Donna, So sorry for you and your mom's loss. Will keep you in my prayers
Mel Carner
November 23, 2020
Dear Donna, so sorry for your loss, now Mom, Dad and Aunt Pickles are all together! Condolences to you! Love Mel
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