Howard W. Wilson

Howard W. "Howie" Wilson, 89 of Vernon, beloved husband of Valerie (Schaeffer) Wilson, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late Howard P. and Simone (Boilard) Wilson. He was a graduate of Hartford High School. A proud United States Army Korean War Veteran, Howard was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and earned the Combat Infantry Badge among other medals. He was a member of the American Legion for 53 years. He served American Legion Post 154 as treasurer and, in retirement, served as a member of the military honor guard for veteran's funerals. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 37 years at Pratt Whitney Aircraft. Howie was a handyman who loved to tinker and could take on any project big or small. As an avid woodworker, he made many pieces of furniture for his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather "Pepe" who cherished the time he spent with each and every one of them. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Howard T. Wilson and his wife Sandra, his daughters Janice Fenlason and her husband Roger, and Susan Surprenant and her husband Stephen, a sister Carol Perodeau and her husband Paul, a sister-in-law Anita Lynch, and grandchildren, Brian Sillaber, Jennifer Sillaber, Emily Surprenant, Rebecca Surprenant, Claudia Surprenant and two great granddaughters Kira and Lilly Colon-Murray and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jacqueline Arbercheski and her husband Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at 9:00am at the Saint Bridget Church, 80 Main Street, Manchester, followed by a burial with Military Honors at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Legion Post 154, 43 Pearl Street, Enfield, CT 06082.