Osbourne O. Ashworth Jr. ’49

Sonny died June 15, 2004. He was 76.

Sonny came to Princeton from Richmond, Va., and prepared at St. Christopher's School. He majored in psychology and graduated magna cum laude. He was a member of the varsity tennis team, business manager of the Nassau Lit, and a member of Cap and Gown Club.

Sonny's work career spanned 38 years at various locations in Virginia with the C&P Telephone Co. while it was a part of the Bell system. He retired in 1985 as assistant vice president of regulatory matters and public affairs. Sonny was active throughout his career in civic affairs and was named young man of the year by the Newport News Chamber of Commerce. He also served as director and then president of his civic association in Northern Virginia.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Mildred, daughter Sarah Ashworth Dana, and a brother, John S. Ashworth '54. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them in the loss of this fine gentleman and friend.

The Class of 1949