John G. Howell Sr.

HOWELL John G. Howell, Sr., age 96, beloved widower of Margaret Howell, died in the Carolton Convalescent Home on Sunday, April 20, 2003. Born in New York City, he was a lifetime Fairfield resident. Prior to his retirement he was president and the owner of Howell Fuel in Fairfield. He was an avid baseball player and golfer and former member of the Patterson Club, the Elks Club and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two sons, John G. Howell II and his wife, Anne and Raymond Howell Sr. and his wife, Heather, both of Fairfield; one daughter, Marcia Bader and her husband, Dr. Lewis Bader of Easton; 10 grandchildren, Brenda Lee Cyr, John G. Howell III, Raymond Howell Jr., Michael Howell, Kathryn Howell, Margaret Bader, Jonathan Bader, Jennifer Bader, Benjamin Bader and Meghan Lussen; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Stephen G. Howell and his sister, Catherine Kruzshak. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 DIRECTLY, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road, Fairfield.