Edward Howard

Edward F. Howard

SHAFTSBURY Edward Franklin Howard, 88, a resident of Shaftsbury, died Wednesday April 3, 2013, at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation, following a long illness. Frank was the only son born to Edward Bottum Howard and Era Grace (Grout) Howard. He was educated in Shaftsbury schools and graduated from Bennington High School, class of 1942. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, R.I., and later studied with faculty members from New York City's Art Students League, whose summer school was based in Pownal.

Frank's works have been featured in exhibits, one-man shows and art galleries. Frank also welcomed visitors to his art studio in Shaftsbury, where his work featured many themes and completed an extensive collection of noted paintings throughout his career.

Known as Shaftsbury's artist, Frank was a remarkable man. He was a well-read man, whose respect for nature was evident in the way he chose to live a solitary life. Frank also found pleasure in writing prose pieces and poetry.

Frank is survived by cousins of the Grout and Howard families and many lifelong friends.

FUNERAL NOTICE: At the request of the family, funeral services and interment will be private.

If friends desire, memorial gifts may be made to the Shaftsbury Recreation Committee for the preservation of Howard Park, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957 Bennington, Vermont 05201. To send the family personal email condolences, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of HANSON-WALBRIDGE & SHEA FUNERAL HOME, 213 West Main Street Bennington, Vt.