Livermore Falls – Harold W. Souther, 98, a lifetime resident of Livermore Falls, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, with his loving family by his side at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, ME. He was born June 29, 1924, in Livermore Falls, the son of Ernest and Mary (Foster) Souther. He was a 1941 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. In 1943, he married Eleanor Bickford. Harold and Eleanor had two daughters, Priscilla and Evie. They were married for 15 years before her passing in 1959. In 1960 Harold married Dell Mann, they were married for 34 years before her passing in 1994. In 1996, he married Dot Merrill, they were married for 11 years before her passing in 2007. Harold always said how fortunate he was to have had three wonderful marriages, and the family he gained along the way. Harold knew at a very young age that farming was his calling and continued farming in some manner his entire life. In fact, right now seed catalogs cover the kitchen table and pumpkin seeds are drying in anticipation of planting in the spring. He was at his happiest when his knees and hands were in the soil tending his gardens. It’s important for a farmer to pay attention to the weather, but Harold didn’t just observe, he meticulously documented his observations to share with others by way of his weekly weather article and 52 years of reporting to NOAA. Harold was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church Livermore Falls and Moose Hill Freewill Baptist Church, the New Norland Grange, and the Gideons. As he would say, “At my age, I’m too blessed to complain.”, but those who knew and loved him were the ones who were truly blessed. Harold is survived by his daughters; Priscilla Swartzlander and husband Jack of Sinnemahoning, PA and Evie Norton and husband Cliff of Farmington, his stepdaughter Flossie Bryant of Fayette, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 7 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his wives, his brothers Leroy and Stuart Souther, his sister Hilda Corkum, and two nephews. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com
Souther – Harold W., 98, of Livermore Falls, Maine, peacefully passed away January 4, 2023, in Farmington, Maine. A funeral service will be held 1PM, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at First Baptist Church Livermore Falls, 25 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Visitation will be held 4PM-7PM, Saturday, January7, 2023, at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Interment in the spring at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls, Maine.