Mary Howe

Mary A. Howe

1929-2015 HINSDALE, NH Mary A. Howe passed away January 26, 2015 in the comfort of her home after a special day spent surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born October 23, 1929 Mary Alice Smith in Crogan, N.Y. to Jess and Nellie (Green) Smith. Mary moved to New Hampshire with her family in 1938 making their home in Ashuelot, she attended schools in Ashuelot and Winchester. On June 26, 1948 she married Clarence E. Howe Jr. who predeceased her in 1998. Mary worked in many Brattleboro area restaurants including The Country Kitchen, The Stone Fence Inn and Jad's, where many lasting friendships were formed. Mary was a devoted member of Red Sox Nation enjoying many games with family and friends, she loved Neil Diamond and Sweet Caroline before it became the Red Sox National Anthem. She enjoyed hosting many Superbowl parties and was looking forward to this year's. Mary loved to travel and her favorite places were NYC, Hampton Beach, N.H., and Lake George, N.Y. Most of all she loved the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren attending their school functions and sporting events. She will be remembered by many as Gramma Mary and Aunt Mary. She was a Communicant of Mary Queen of Peace in Hinsdale, and a member of the V.F.W and American Legion woman's auxiliary. Mary is survived by her children, John Howe and Hope of Winchester, N.H., Kathy Boudreau and her husband, Arthur, Kyle Cassavaugh and her husband, Scott, both of Hinsdale, N.H., Jim Howe and his wife, Pam of Westminster, Vt.; her grandchildren who resided with her Samantha Howe, Gerald Howe, Trevor Hobbs and Aaron Young; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Martha Zuverino of Hinsdale; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was by her husband of 49 years and her parents; six brothers, Kenneth, Bernard, Donald, Edward, William, Paul; and her sister, Ruth Smith. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Mary Queen of Peace in Hinsdale at 10 a.m. Private Burial will take place in the spring. Contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the Brattleboro Reformer Christmas Stocking.