Obituary of Herbert N. Bonsor

Herbert "Herb" Bonsor passed away peacefully at his home in Bath, NY, on December 12, 2024. Herb was born on February 20, 1931, to his parents Albert and Doris Bonsor and was the younger brother to Dick and Joe.

Herb was a proud graduate of Haverling High School class of 1949.
Being a patriot at heart and following in his brothers’ footsteps of service to his country,
Herb served in the Navy as a Medic during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955.
After the Navy, he attended Syracuse University, where he studied medicine, and later to Ithaca College, where he majored in physical therapy. Herb had a 40+ year career as a Physical Therapist at the old Bath hospital, Bethesda Hospital in Hornell, and finally at the Bath Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he retired.

Herb married Pat Husted on December 10, 1960.
They had two children, Michael and Susan.
Herb enjoyed traveling with Pat on many a bus trip, always making new friends and collecting stories along the way. His love for military shows and old westerns was well-known, as was his penchant for a good cup of coffee, a tasty burger and the anticipation of peanut brittle every Christmas.

Herb was pre-deceased by his parents, brothers Dick and Joe, his son Mike in 2021, wife Pat in 2022 as well as many cherished friends and relatives. He is survived by his daughter Susan Narby, son in law Steve, grandsons Liam and Ethan Narby, granddaughter Lilith Bonsor as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Herb’s 93 years of courage and quiet strength was matched only by his humor, which remained intact even as he faced his final days with the same resolve he demonstrated throughout his life.

A huge heartfelt thank you to the caregivers that helped keep him comfortable in his own home this year: JoAnn, Tatiana, Lori, Sis, Kim and Porchea as well as the Care First staff.
A private military service with honors will take place at the Bath National Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the Bath American Legion Post 173 14 E. William St. Bath, NY