HOULTON – Philip Mansur Howe passed away Oct. 28, 2009. He was born Sept. 24, 1921, in Houlton, the son of Dyke Bradford and Jean A. (Mansur) Howe. Philip was a lifelong resident of Houlton and was educated in Houlton schools. During his life, he had several different businesses and sales positions, but he is probably best remembered as the owner of Howe’s Texaco, which he ran with his sons. He was a member of Houlton United Methodist Church where he served on the official board, the finance committee and sang in the choir. Philip was also a member of Houlton Lodge of Elks No. 835, Houlton Odd Fellows Lodge and Monument Lodge of Masons. Always interested in the community, he served on Houlton Budget Committee, Houlton Chamber of Commerce, both as a board member and president, and was a member of HRDC Board. He loved Houlton and its people, and has always been someone people could go to for information about the history of both the community and its residents. Philip is survived by his wife, Carol (Hagan) Howe; daughter, Barbara Howe Hogan and her husband, Galen; son, Philip “Mark” Howe and his wife, Sylvia; daughter-in-law, Shellie Lucas Howe; eight grandchildren, John Elliott, Elizabeth Elliott Martin, Kevin Hogan, Karen Hogan, Spc. Matthew Howe, Jason Howe, Jared Howe and Jamison Howe; 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews, each one his favorite. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rosemary Howe Elliott; and his son, Brent Hagan Howe. Friends may call noon Saturday until the time of the service 1 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home with Rev. Naomi Sam’Kpakra officiating. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Philip’s memory to Houlton United Methodist Church or Performing Arts Center, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences may be expressed at www.dunnfuneral.com.
PHILIP MANSUR HOWE
