Gloucester City, New Jersey
HOWARTH
Caroline J. “Candy”
On January 14, 2008. (nee Dorris) Age 54. Of Gloucester City. Devoted daughter of the late Thomas F. Dorris and Caroline (nee Southard)
Loving and devoted wife of 24 years to Theodore J. “Ted” Howarth. Beloved mother of Sean D. Howarth of Gloucester City. Dear Sister of Kim Hubbs (Edward) of Gloucester City and T. Forrest Dorris (Donna) of Mantua. Loving Sister-In-Law of John T. Howarth of Gloucester City, Debra Corda (Raymond) of Florida, Traci L. (Michael) DeNinno of Pine Hill and the late Joseph J. Howarth (Angie). Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Caroline was known to all as “Candy” and she was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. She graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1971. Candy was a dedicated worker and Supervisor for 33 years at the Camden County Superintendent of Elections in Camden (presently in Pennsauken). Candy devoted her life to her family and loved the American Legion Auxiliary. She was Past Unit President of Brooklawn American Legion Auxiliary Unit #72, Past Camden County President of the American Legion Auxiliary. Presently, Candy was Historian for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey. She was a member of the 8/40 American Legion Auxiliary. Candy was Past President of the Gloucester City Pony Tail League, member of the Gloucester City Housing Authority and an active member of the Gloucester City Republican Club and past committeewoman. Candy was involved as Past Secretary to the Gloucester City Helping Hand Committee.
Relatives, friends and members of the American Legion Family are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Friday Evening from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday morning from 10 to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Episcopal Religious Service 11 am in the funeral home officiated by Mother Bradley of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Westville. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.
Family strongly prefers in lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to :
American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey: Caroline J. “Candy” Howarth Education Fund: c/o Marion Heller: 67 Whitebirch Court, Lumberton, NJ 08048. Please make checks payable to American Legion Auxiliary: Dept. of NJ Please write in memo of the check: Education Scholarship
Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Caroline J. “Candy” Howarth. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Phone: 856-456-1142
Ted,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I spent many a day at the Gloucester Pool as a lifeguard with Candy. She touched so many people and will always be remenbered. Peace be with you.
Walter (Corky) Sturmfels
February 02, 2008 | Madison Heights, VA
Ted & Sean: I was deeply saddened when I heard about your loss upon my return from vacation. It was a pleasure to serve with Candy as a Sailor in the ALA. She was always very kind & gracious. She will be missed!!
Suellen George
January 27, 2008 | Pleasantville, NJ
Ted & Sean,
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Each day will get easier and the thoughts and memories are what keep you going! Now Candy and my Dad can have a drink together and watch over us all! My prayers are with you both that each day will get a little easier but always keep all the memories in your mind! God Bless!
Marie Ferry-Phillips
January 19, 2008 | Deptford, NJ
Dar Ted and Sean, My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of Candy. I know she will be missed by all.
Anna H Haas
1609 Almonesson Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096
Anna H Haas
January 19, 2008 | Deptford, NJ
Ted and Sean, Candy certainly left her touch on many things, even beyond The American Legion and Auxiliary. She was never at a loss for kind words or to make you feel welcome in a group. Our hearts go out to you and your extended family.
Brenda and Frank Calandrillo
January 19, 2008 | Mahwah, NJ
Ted! We were so sorry to have read of your loss. There are no words that I can express to ease your pain at this time of suffering. The Lord is the only place where you can seek comfort. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Kathy Taulane Avon Park Florida
Bill Taulane
January 18, 2008 | Avon Park, FL
Ted and Sean: Mom (Helen), Nancy and I would like to express our sincerest sympathy to you. You are both in our prayers for your strength and comfort.
Harry Brown
January 18, 2008 | Hackettstown, NJ
Dear Ted and Sean,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Candy was a great person and was loved by all. We will miss her.
Mary Carney and Donna Ashworth
January 18, 2008 | Woodlynne And Woodbury, NJ
Ted & Sean
Our thought & prayers go out to you & your family, now & for the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Westville Grove Shuffleboard Team
Patricia Daley
January 18, 2008 | National Park, NJ
