November 24, 2012       

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Harold J. Ellsworth III, 61, passed away at his home Nov. 19 in East Syracuse, N.Y.

He was born April 14, 1951, in Watertown, a son of Harold and Betty (Jobson) Ellsworth. 

After serving in the Army during the Vietnam War he was honorably discharged.

He was employed in the Watertown area for several years. He was last employed at Barrett Dewitt Senior Apts. in Syracuse. He then became disabled due to failing health.

Harold was a very kind and caring man, he loved music, cooking, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his companion of 12 years, Susan; a daughter, Shawn (Mac) Ferguson, Carthage; a son, Jason Ellsworth, Jamestown; six brothers, David (Valerie) Ellsworth, Robert (Edith) Ellsworth, Peter (Victoria) Ellsworth, Randy Landry and companion Sandy, all of Watertown, George Ellsworth and companion Robin, Colorado, James (Tina) Ellsworth, Cicero; four sisters, Debra Wescott and Roger, Corline McConnell, Watertown, Hope (Bill) Parker, Dexter, Betty Ellsworth and Wally, Adams; a sister-in-law, Beth Ellsworth, Cincinatus; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A son, Shane Ellsworth, a brother, Tim Ellsworth, parents Harold and Betty Ellsworth, a nephew, Scott Ellsworth, a niece, Desirae Wescott, and a great-niece baby, Brenna Lynnah, all died before him.

A graveside service will be held Saturday December 1, 2012 11:00am at Brookside Cemetery with Military Honors.

Harold, Our Brother, Our Angel, you will be forever missed, never forgotten.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.

Information provided by Reed & Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.