Kathleen E. Howe

Kathleen E. Howe
Longtime resident of Chelmsford; 67

CHELMSFORD -- Kathleen Edna (Chew) Howe, age 67, of Chelmsford, passed away surrounded by family on February 14, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida.

Kathleen was born in Providence, Rhode Island, one of two children of the late Ernest and Edna (Wolstencroft) Chew. Her brother, William Chew, preceded her in death.

Kathleen was a 1965 graduate of Chelmsford High School, and a 1969 Tufts University graduate, where she was one of the first few women to graduate with a civil engineering degree. She worked as a civil engineer and surveyor locally, owning her own business, Howe Surveying Associates. A proud resident of Chelmsford for more than 50 years, she actively served on many town committees and organizations. In recent years, she also enjoyed painting and reconnecting with high school friends. Kathi was known for her positive outlook, outgoing nature and constant smile.

Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She leaves three children, Kristin Howe and husband, Paul Willeard of London, England, Alycia Howe and her husband, Michael Murray of Chelmsford, and David Howe and his wife, Clewis (Kinnett), also of Chelmsford and six grandchildren, Brynn, Nathaniel, Eoin, Elsa, William and Benjamin. She also leaves her beloved niece and nephew-in-law, Tamara and Joseph Gorski of Stonington, Connecticut and their children, Caitlin and Alec.

HOWE -- A memorial service celebrating Kathi's life will be held in late June. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kathleen Chew Howe Memorial Scholarship, set up to support CHS graduates pursuing studies in engineering. Donations can be made through the CHSAA website (chsalumni.org) or by sending a donation to: Chelmsford High School Alumni Association, 200 Richardson Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01863 with checks made out to "CHSAA Endowment Fund" with a notation of "Kathleen Chew Howe Scholarship".