HILDA HOWE Obituary

FARMINGTON FALLS -- Hilda Ruth Howe, 36, of Farmington Falls, was killed in a tragic SUV crash on Feb. 6, 2013, in Vienna.

Hilda was born in Strong on Nov. 7, 1976. She was raised on a family farm in Kingfield. She carried the love of animals and the Earth she learned as a young child throughout her life. She graduated from Kents Hill School with high honors and received the Rhode Island School of Design's Art Award. She went on to Southern Virginia College in Buena Vista, Va., where she studied dressage and horsemanship. She returned to Maine and later attended the University Maine at Augusta as a science major.

Hilda was known by all for her gorgeous smile and big blue sparkling eyes. She was so radiant, her face could light up a room. H2, as she loved to be called, had a brilliant mind for both the animal and plant kingdom. She could do anything -- from historic restoration of old houses, to making quilts, to training horses. It was mind-boggling how much she knew. In 2004, she suffered from adult respiratory distress syndrome and was in a coma for 17 days, which resulted in a brain injury. She had to learn everything all over again, including eating, walking and talking. Things were not always easy for Hilda after her illness, but her tenacity, courage and deep, deep love for her children carried her through the toughest times. She never lost her sense of humor and was always quick-witted and just plain hysterical. Anybody who knew her can easily recall some time when Hilda cracked them up with some funny tale or comment.

She was devoutly compassionate about animals and truly believed they should have domain over the planet. She rescued just about any creature with four legs and shared many wonderful pets with her young family. Hilda was very skilled in dressage and could tell you everything about a horse and animal husbandry. She was a great teacher on many levels.

Hilda never stopped doing art and worked in all mediums, depending on what she wanted to make. She has painted murals in Mount Vernon, no doubt inspired by the Rufus Porter murals that adorned the walls of the home she shared with Tim Seamon and their two children, Tyler and Edward, in Farmington Falls. She was so proud to have preserved those walls with their beauty and historic significance when the home was being renovated and restored. The Rufus Porter Museum even came and documented the work. She loved her home and adored her children, always wanting the best for her boys. We were all lucky to have known her.

Hilda was predeceased by her brother, Elijah R. Howe; and her horse, Sissy. She is survived by her three sons, Eric, 16, Tyler, 13, and Edward, 21 months; her mother, Roylynn Hamblet, of Vienna; her father, Eric Howe, of New Vineyard, and his partner, Jennifer Rice; her sisters, Clara Howe (and her son Elijah) of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Dorothy Howe (and her son Reuben) of Greene; her grandmother, Marcia Doherty, of Fairfield; her maternal aunts, Jackie Berlandi, and husband, Peter, of Plymouth, Mass., Marcia Maheu, of Waterville, and Gayle Roy and husband, Ken, of Rosemount, Minn.; and her uncle, Michael Hamblet, of Knox, and his partner, Carol Wentworth; her paternal aunt, Pamela Howe, and husband, Pete Nichols, of New Vineyard; and her uncle, William Howe, and wife, Marilyn, of Kingfield. Hilda had a whole slew of cousins and extended family, but was particularly tight in her younger days with her cousins Josh and Erin. She is also survived by her longtime boyfriend, Timothy Seamon, and his parents, Gail and Gary Seamon, of Vienna, and other family from Mount Vernon, Starks and New York. Hilda also left behind her horse, Eclipse, and her dog, Teddy.

In remembrance of Hilda's incredible life, donations can be made in her name to your local Domestic Violence Project or to Double B Horse Rescue, 997 West Mills Road, Industry, ME 04938.

A burial service will be at 1 p.m. May 19 at the Howe Family Cemetery in Kingfield.

Published by Morning Sentinel on Feb. 14, 2013.
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teagan bowen

November 20, 2013

I knew Hilda when she was in Virginia for a short time. She was a beautiful person with an enormous heart and I was gutted to hear of this tragedy! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Erin Tomlin

November 19, 2013

We remember Hulda on this Memorial day.God Bless.

Patricia Estey

May 27, 2013

May 26, 2013

May 26, 2013

I am just learning of this tragic event. Hilda was a wonderful young woman, but I remember her because she was a student in my fourth grade class. I am truly sorry that she is gone. Please know that I am thinking of you all.
love,
Kathy Miles

May 20, 2013

I will attend Hilda's memorial and burial on the 19th. Hilda is often in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Estey

May 13, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Hilda's passing. It is never ever easy to lose a child. My heart goes out to all of her family. A life like hers, with so much kindness and tenderness will never be forgotten, it will live on in her children.

Glenda (Giannola) Longe

May 12, 2013

I feel so fortunate to have a lifetime of memories of Hilda and our years together. xoxox

Jennifer Marden

March 18, 2013

Hilda was a wonderful, passionate person..her spirit for animals and the underdog will remain with us forever...she will fight for the right thing from her new spot in our souls...

March 16, 2013

Hilda the beautiful girl with the big eyes who loved her horse and her High Street friends there are no words to share the depth of our sadness at the loss of yet another one of our beloved Howes. we love you all and carry our memories close in our hearts. may her lively loving spirit carry on through her beautiful boys.

Leslie and Tom Morrill

March 16, 2013

You will be forever missed Hilda!
Love always, your cousin Erin

Erin Simpson

March 16, 2013

I LOVE YOU HILDA

Presley Beauchesne

March 16, 2013

Hilda was my best friend at Kent's Hill- we shared our love for horses and always brought the best out in each other. I will never forget her smile and contagious laughter . We hadn't seen each other for many years before her passing and I would do anything to turn back time to change that! Sweet Hilda, you are missed so very much , even though your earthly work is done, please watch over me and the ones that love you so very much ! Goodbyes like this should never ever happen, so I will say," until we meet again". Please rest peacefully and keep us all out of mischief !!! I love and miss you tons!

Dana Cobb

March 16, 2013

I met Hilda and saw her only one time afterward when I acquired my wonderful Bengal cat Pumbah from her. I was really saddened by her untimely death. I knew little about her except for her love of animals, but I've thought about her a lot every time I look at this beautiful cat. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Cathy Reynolds

March 15, 2013

My prays have been with you and your family. You will always be remembered by myself and my family. God bless you forever Hilda.

Annalee Morris

March 14, 2013

I love You Hilda...ur youngest sister misses u very much.

Dorothy Howe

March 14, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hilda came from a line of thoughtful,giving, independent and creative women. It sounds like she lived her life in the same tradition as Marcia and Roylynn. We are wishing you peace at this very difficult time. Marc & Cyndi (Dyer) Hutchison

February 17, 2013

Hilda will be sadly missed. She definetly lit up a room... Her upbeat personality and beautiful smile. She was always so kind hearted and giving. So sad that she had to be taken away so young. Her children are in my thoughts and prayers as they are going to miss out on growing up without their mom. So Sad.

Pamela Waite

February 16, 2013

I was so saddened to hear about Hilda's passing, this was a beautiful write up and when it said she could light up a room I totally agree. Her loved ones that she has left behind are definitely in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Brandi Boucher

February 15, 2013

Only had a chance to speak with Hilda one time,recently concerning Persians in that short time we spoke there was no doubt she was a person who had a great love for animals she spoke of her special cat she once had and her love for horses I found out later she knew my best friend. Such a sad tragedy. My prayers go out to her family there is no pain worse then to loose your mom when your a child or to be a parent and loose your child ;no matter what age they may be . So sorry for your loss and what a beautiful obituary

Judy Philbrick

February 15, 2013

We only met Hilda once but what a special person she was. Her love for animals was unbelievable. She had a big heart and will be truly missed.We know she is watching over her family and Eclipse.

Brenda & Lennie Green

February 15, 2013

Hilda had such a brilliant mind and a soft heart, she will soarly be missed on this earth.

Sandra Howe

February 14, 2013

The essence of Hilda is eloquently described here today, I loved that smile and am saddened by her passing. She had love in her heart and a smile on her face. I have prayed for her and those that loved her. Please give Eric a big hug from me and my heart goes out to her three sons. I know their Mom watches over then. I am so sorry.

Patricia Estey

February 14, 2013

Hilda never forgotten

Joanne Locke

February 14, 2013

Hilda, will miss you, and sharing our love of animals. Am so glad we met. Thinking of your family. Joanne Locke

February 14, 2013

Betsy Terrell

February 14, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Hilda will be sadly missed.

Barb Adams

February 14, 2013

God bless the children left behind. What a tragedy!

Amy

February 14, 2013

Angela Brown

February 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Hilda you will be truley missed. May the happy memoroies you made with your family bring them some comfort in their time of sorrow, God Bless

Angela Brown

February 14, 2013

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