Obituary of Harold Jewett

HAROLD JEWETT Latham- Harold Jewett, 89, a resident of Latham for over 82 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born and in Watervliet, on March 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Benjamin N. and Mabel (Cavanaugh) Jewett. He was a graduate of Watervliet High School. Harold was married to the former Barbara Williams on March 4, 1941 and the two have shared 72 amazing years of mutual love, happiness and devotion for one another. Harold was employed with North Colonie Central School District as a Maintenance Mechanic eventually retiring after many years of service. He loved his family, fishing and hunting. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife include his loving children; Judith (James) Rigney of Clifton Park, Peggy Jewett of Latham and Harold " Hank" (Barbara) Jewett Jr. of Clifton Park as well as his cherished grandchildren; Patty (Philip) Fardig, Robert (Lisa) Jewett and adored great grandchildren James DeVoe, Robert Jewett, Ashley Jewett and his Great-Great Grandson Aiden Jewett. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday morning December 8, 2012 from 9-10:00 am at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am immediately following the visitation at the funeral home with Rev. Alan Delamater officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Harold's memory to the American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211 or the Parkinson Society 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Rd. Miami, Florida 33136-1494 Interment will take place in Memory Garden's, Colonie. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.