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Robert Howe Obituary
Robert Wellman Howe, age 88 years, died in the Eagle Pond Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Dennis, Massachusetts on Friday, March 21, 2014. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts on January 9, 1926, he was the son of the late Chester and Margaret (Geehan) Howe. He graduated from Braintree High School with the class of 1943. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was discharged in 1946 as a Radio Operator 1st Class. He has been a resident of Dennis, Massachusetts since 1988 moving from Walpole.
Bob owned and operated Ellis and Howe Mobil in Walpole Center before moving to Highway Mobil at the corner of Route 1 and Route 27 in Walpole. He retired in 1986 after 40 years of service. In his retirement, he worked part time for Orleans Auto Supply, delivering auto parts on Cape Cod.
He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Bob loved spending time with his family, especially at his Cape Cod home.
Beloved husband of the late Emily (Presentato) Howe. Loving father of Marybeth Howe of Boston and Robert W. Howe, Jr. of Walpole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Bob’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 4-7 PM and Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 9:30 -10 AM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home 48 Common Street Walpole. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Saint Francis Cemetery in Walpole. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.
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Ami and Phoebe
April 8, 2014
I am so very sorry Rob, I just read this now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Partty (Percy) Lytle
March 27, 2014
Dear Family....I am so saddened to hear of your loss of both Mom & Dad. Bob was my favorite "big cousin" growing up at Nana's on Common Street! I also visited on the Cape for many an enjoyable lunch..God Bless
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Joanne DeGiacomo
March 25, 2014
Mary Beth,
My heart goes out to you and your family for the loss of your father so soon after
your mother. Hang on to the memories you have of both of them and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marisa Cain
March 24, 2014
Rob-I was reading the Globe and saw the passing of your Father. Our condolences to your family. I remember him as a kind, warm, intelligent man who loved the Red Sox. Our prayers to all of you. Marisa, Alex and Parker Cain
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Brooks Reinhold
March 24, 2014
On behalf of the staff here at Beacon Hospice, it was our privilege to care for Mr. Robert Howe for the last day of his life. It was an honor and a privilege to care for such an honorable and kind man. We wish him peace and blessings on his journey.
March 24, 2014
RIP Mr. Howe and Aunt Emily. Two of the nicest people you would ever want to meet.
March 24, 2014
RIP Uncle Bob and Aunt Emily. Two of the nicest people.
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