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Howard Cummings Obituary
His wife, Luella M. (Paine) Cummings died in 1989. He leaves a son, Bradley S. Cummings and his wife Marcia of North Brookfield; two daughters, Sandra J. Johnson of Pomfret, CT and Cynthia J. Bradway and her long time companion, Robert Quill of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Tara Shea, Vanessa Hill, Sarah and Amanda Bradway, Ashley Ottman, Gavin and Emma Cummings; seven great-grandchildren, Brett, Ryen and Summer Shea, Seth Bradway, Hector Diaz, Rafael and Isreal Cruz; a brother, Archie Cummings of Webster; two sisters, Hester Morin of Putnam, CT and Winona Tibbetts of East Templeton; nephews and nieces and a long time companion, Lydia Anderson. He is predeceased by his parents, Sherman and Blanche (Newell) Cummings and a son, Alan H. Cummings.
Mr. Cummings was a Supervisor of the Forge Shop at Buck Brothers in Millbury, before he retired. He then worked at Ray's True Value in Millbury for 20 years. He was an Army veteran during WW II serving with the 197th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. He drove a half-track that contained radio equipment during the invasion of Normandy and also participated in the Northern France, Ardenes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member and past Priest, of the Olive Branch Lodge of Masons, a long time Shriner and a clown with the Alethea Grotto and a member of the Charles F. Minney VFW Post both in Millbury. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Millbury.
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3rd in the First Congregational Church, 148 West Main St. in Millbury. Burial will be in the West Millbury Cemetery with military honors. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2nd in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury. The Masons will conduct their ritual at 7:30 p.m. and the Charles F. Minney Post will conduct their ritual at 7:15 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Condolence book and directions available at: www.mulhane.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Susan Maass
October 6, 2008
Rest in peace Uncle Howard. You were such a special man to so many. You were a wonderful father, grandfather and uncle. You always had a way of making people smile and you will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you. You always made me feel special and I will hold that memory in my heart forever.
Tracy Silliman - Holt
October 2, 2008
I remember my great-uncle Howard from when I was very young and he would dress as a clown and make balloon animals. He always made us laugh and I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Rebecca Messier
October 2, 2008
To Sandy, Cindy, Brad and family,
Uncle Howard was such a sweetheart! He certainly was a man who left a lasting impression on my life with his kindness, sense of humor and gentle ways. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.Prayers, love and sincere sympathy to all of you. Becky
Joyce and Dick Mangsen
October 2, 2008
We're sorry we can't be with you in this time of sorrow but we'll be thinking of all of you. We'll sure miss Uncle Howard but we have lots of memories of time spent with him and Aunt Luella. Love, Joyce and Chick
Sarah Bradway
October 2, 2008
Grampa,
I know you were always so worried about my boy and I, but you don't have to worry anymore! We'll be okay. I promise! Seth will be coming home soon and I know that is what you wanted. We all love and miss you and wish you weren't gone!
love you always, Sarah
October 2, 2008
To the Family of Howard Honey,
That's what I always called him. The most gentle, kind man, a person could know. We are glad that he was a part of our life.......He is at peace now. Just remember...Times passes, but his memory will live on forever. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace Howard Honey. God Speed in your new journey .
Ray (JR.) & Shirley Dubois
Phyllis Kaseta
October 2, 2008
To Sandra and Cindy, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father.
Phyllis Kaseta and family.
AMANDA BRADWAY
October 1, 2008
I MISS YOU SO MUCH GRANDPA, I CAN'T EVEN BELIEVE YOUR GONE. I FEEL LIKE A PIECE OF MY HEART IS MISSING. I REMEMBER GROWING UP YOU ALWAYS LOOKED OUT FOR MOM AND US THREE GIRLS....YOU LOVED ALL YOUR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND THEY MADE YOU SO PROUD AND WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE YOU PROUD! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL ALWAYS BE THINKING OF YOU. I KNOW NOW THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE AND THAT IS THE BEST THING. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU, AMANDA.
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