Harris Baker Towne III, 43, beloved son, father, husband, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.

He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, raised in Newtown, and lived with his cherished family in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Harris graduated from Newtown schools, Immaculate High School in Danbury, and Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) with an MBA. Having served seven years in the United States Army National Guard with a 9/11 stint in Utah. He had an extended banking career and also served as a financial advisor.

Harris is survived by his parents, Shirley and Harris Towne, Jr, of Sandy Hook. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Madison and Emilia, and their mother, Karina Towne of Ridgefield. His siblings, Tiffany Veach and Autumn Towne, will dearly miss him.

Harris’ most favorite pastime was spending time with Madison and Emilia at the playground and the beach. Harris and Karina enjoyed taking their daughters to the movies and aquariums. They were planning on taking the girls to Disney in April. Harris was the fun dad always giving candy to the girls.

The Towne Family will receive family and friends from 10 am to 12:15 pm on Monday, October 4, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. A Mass of Christian burial will follow the wake at 1 pm at St Elizabeth Seton Church, 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield.

Interment will be on Tuesday, October 5, at 10 am at State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.

Donations to be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network, garysinisefoundation.org.