TROY – Willis E. Howe, 93, passed away Nov. 15, 2005, at the Dexter Healthcare Facility in Dexter, surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by all those he touched. He was born Sept. 7, 1912, in Aroostook County, the son of the late John and Alice (Bowden) Howe. Willis met and married the former Bernice Seaver Dec. 31, 1934, and she died Oct. 12, 1989. Willis was a retired self-employed carpenter by trade. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, having been a Certified Maine Guide to out-of-state hunters; he dearly loved snowmobiling and helped to establish trails throughout the area. He was a selectman and forest trustee for the town of Troy many years. He was a member of the Troy Union Church; Troy Volunteer Fire Department; Order of the Eastern Star; Star in the West Lodge No. 85; Seven Star Grange and Troy Snow Beaters Club. He is survived by a loving daughter, Leona and her husband, Bob Ohlert, of Panama City, Fla.; a devoted daughter-in-law, Ann Howe, of Palmyra; a devoted grandson, Richard Howe and his wife, Nancy, who have overseen his care for several years; grandson, David Howe; granddaughter, Kathi and her husband, Tony Collins, all of Palmyra and Holly and her husband, Darrell Cornelius, of Panama City, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Sunnie, Amanda, Samantha, Nicholas, Nichole, Nathan, Chris, Corey, Erica and Megan; three great-great-gran-dchildren, Nick, Kayla and Zachri and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Bernice of 55 years; a son, Edward and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield. A Funeral Service with a Masonic Service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the funeral home. Interment service to follow at Rogers Cemetery in Troy. The Family is staying at the home of Richard and Nancy Howe, 571 Detroit Rd., Troy. After the graveside service on Monday the family would like to invite all to 571 Detroit Rd., Troy, for a time of fellowship. Donations may be made in Willis’s memory to the organizations mentioned above.
WILLIS E. HOWE
