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Richard Howlett Obituary

Of Andover, formerly of Wilmington, July 13. Beloved husband of Patricia (Power). Father of Richard Howlett and his wife Susan of Wilmington, Cathy Stygles of Reading, and Maureen Howlett of Wakefield. Brother of Edna Dodge of Peabody, Edith Spicer of Topsfield, Marion Maxwell of Acton, and the late Warren, George, Walter, and Ruth Howlett. Grandfather of six. Funeral Service in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., (corner of Park St. & Rte. 28), NORTH READING, at Reading line on Friday, July 18 at 10:30am. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 4-8pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's memory to the Hospice of North shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. Dick was a member of the Wilmington Lion's Club, Wilmington Planning Board, and Wilmington Board of Appeals. Dick was a veteran of the US Navy Reserve during the Korean Conflict. cotafuneralhomes.com Cota Funeral Home 978-664-4340

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Patricia Gately

July 19, 2008

Dear Pat and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Dicks death, I always consider him to be a great and personable guy. I know you will be sadly missing his presence. I recently lost Bill and can sympathize with you and your family at this time of grief.

With Love
Pat Gately

BARB

July 19, 2008

Maureen,
I hope it's a comfort to know there is a special angel watching over you.

Love
Barb

Maureen Howlett

July 19, 2008

Daddy - It is so hard to bear seeing your name in this column, because it is one more way of knowing it is real. The lessons of life and the love and memories you gave us will get us through the sad times of missing you. You will never leave my heart. Love, "Your Baby" - Maureen

Sally and Frannie Crowley

July 17, 2008

Dear Pat,
I am writing this as you are saying good bye to your best friend, Dick..
so sorry we are not with you in person...but are there in our thoughts....when we return, we will be in touch...please give your family our deepest sympathy..we love you...

Mary-Ellen Bergeron-Naper

July 17, 2008

Maureen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julie Stygles

July 17, 2008

Grampa, I miss you so much already! You filled my life with so much love and joy. Thank you for all the beautiful memories, I'll cherish them forever. And thank you for being such a wonderful man. I was truly blessed to have you as a grandfather. I'll carry your spirit in my heart to infinity!

Lara Mercer

July 17, 2008

Dear Maureen,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything! Love, Lara

Jeanne Devlin

July 16, 2008

Dear Pat, Kathy, Maureen, and Ricky,
The Devlin's have fond and terrific memories of celebrations, laughter and fun during our Wilmington years. Dick was always a fantastic host or guest and a "Prince of a Man!" Our love, Jeanne, Dean and Denise

Kate Sullivan

July 16, 2008

Pat & family:
The Sullivans are deeply saddened to hear about Dick's passing. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Our fond memories of Dick stretch from Dedham, to NH, to Miami, and to Vegas, and include his many "trips to the store" that he made along the way. Please know that we are saddened by his loss, but so very glad to have shared in so many great memories. Thinking of all the Howlett family and hoping you'll take comfort in knowing he's taken his place above us with a great crowd that will welcome and take care of him. God bless.

John,Susan,Craig&Danielle McLaughlin

July 16, 2008

Pat & Family,
We are so saddened to hear about Dick's passing. He was a wonderful man who filled a room up with joy. There are so many memories near and dear to all of us. He will be deeply missed by all those he touched. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Judy Power

July 16, 2008

Hi Pat, Cathy, Maureen and Rickie,

So sad to hear about Dick, I remember the fun we all had on our visits there, especially to your wedding Cathy, and other summers we would come to Boston. Your dad was a great man, and I'll always remember his laughter and love of life!!! That is a great picture and Jessica, you sure look like your mom!!
Love you guys and I will be thinking of you over the next few days. I wish I could be there, but I am sending a great big hug to you all!!
Love,
Your cousin from Dartmouth Nova Scotia in Canada, Judy

Jessica Murray

July 16, 2008

My Grampa, I love you so much. Thank you for all the wonderful memories! I was so blessed to have you in my life for 30 years. I will miss you and will always keep you in my heart.

Shirley MacDonald

July 16, 2008

I have so many wonderful memories of our families getting together after the football games. I can still picture Dick laughing at something Herb would say. My love and sympathy to all the family.

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