PATTEN – Howard P Birmingham, 89, of Patten, died Sept. 1, 2004, from a long illness at Sweet-brook Care Centers in Williamstown, Mass., where he resided for a few months. He was born on Oct. 6, 1914, in Patten, the son of Bertram and Mabel (Robinson) Birmingham. Howard and his wife Mary “Julie” had moved from Millinocket, almost one year ago to North Adams, Mass., where he resided prior to entering the nursing home. Howard was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. His battles and campaigns were located in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes. His military occupation was a truck driver and he also attended a military school for an electrician. He was a past commander of the VFW Post No. 04154. He graduated from Patten Academy, Class of 1934. He lived and worked as a barber for several years in Maine prior to moving to Massachusetts where he lived and worked barbering for several years. After him and his wife retired they relocated to Millinocket. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary (Dunphy) Birmingham; two daughters, Kim (Birmingham) Wright of Adams, Mass., Doreen Fuller of Vinegrove, Ky.; one son, Kerry Birmingham of Jay; stepson, Daniel Dunphy of Stewartville, Minn.; one sister, Vida Newton of Fontana, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, with the Rev. Dan Dunphy officiating. Interment will be in the Island Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who wish may donate to The American Heart Association. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
HOWARD P BIRMINGHAM
