LACONIA – Harry H. Yourison, 80, of 175 Blueberry Lane, formerly of Alton, died Monday, September 24, 2012 in Laconia.
He was born in Gloucester, New Jersey, the son of Robert R. and Catherine (Plumley) Yourison. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Harry worked as a maintenance person at Harvard University. He loved dancing, was a New England Patriots and Rex Sox fan and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Yourison of Whitefield, six grandchildren; Jessica Cyrus, Larissa Stewart, Cristina O’Connor, Paul “PJ” O’Connor, Kara-Jo O’Connor and Jason Little, 12 great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
He was predeceased by his wife, Esther M. (Cardillo) Yourison in 2007, two sons; Harry H. Yourison Jr. and Bobby Yourison and one brother, Robert Yourison.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service with military honors for Harry and his wife, Esther will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 First Ave STE 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family.