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George Harford Obituary

PENN YAN N.Y./Mount Dora, Fla. - Tuesday January 23, 2024, George, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long illness. He was predeceased by his loving parents Spencer and Winifred.

Friends may call on Friday, (February 2), from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral will be held on Saturday, (February 3), at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Keuka Comfort Care Home, P.O. Box 107, Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527; or to the Gorham Rotary Club.

After graduating from Victor High School, George went on to earn a degree in Animal Husbandry at Alfred State. A lifelong farmer, his career began at Eastern and then many years at Monroe Tractor in Canandaigua New York. In 1990, George became the owner of Robert Miller Company (Empire Tractor). George was a hard worker who was kind, caring and could make anyone feel comfortable in his presence. He was an active member of Gorham Rotary for many years. He loved hunting, golf, bowling and horseshoes with his friends. George was an avid sports fan, including motocross (#127).

George's greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his loving wife Alma; children, Barb (Brian) Battin, Bill (Michelle) Harford, Jeff (Becky) Harford; step-children, Robyn (Darrel) Maxwell, Robert Coblio; grandchildren, Dylan (Caroline) Goldammer, Alec (Alex) Goldammer, Kayla Harford, Cameron Harford, Kyle (Jade) Tandle, Bert (Willow) Taber, Allie Harford, Jake Harford, Kristyn (Tim) Nix, Jordan Coblio; and four great-granddaughters, Emma and Madeline Goldammer and Hayden and Addy Tandle; Uncle Walter Harford, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to the Harford Family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2024.

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