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Hugh Howie Obituary
Hugh started his career at the young age of 16 joining the UK Merchant Navy and sailed throughout the Pacific and North Atlantic before settling in Canada. Hugh had a 17 year career with the Port of Vancouver and retired from his position of Terminal Manager in 1992.
Hugh will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his family. Five children Gordon (Peggy), Susan (Neil), Ian (Ines), Alan (Melissa), Jennifer (John) and his nine grandchildren - Scott, Meaghan, Kristin, Alison, Cameron, Brittany, Rebecca, Jessica and Jamie, his one great granddaughter, Rowyn and also his sister Nan (Dan) and nieces and nephews in Caithness, Scotland. He was happiest when surrounded by family at the many gatherings and thoroughly enjoyed recounting his numerous interesting stories of his travels at sea.
A "Celebration of his Life" will be held Friday June 16th 12:30PM at the Gleneagles Golf Course in West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
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June 9, 2017
Treasured memories of a much loved big brother, I will miss hearing all the family news with our telephone chats. Nan and family from Scotland
May 29, 2017
My favorite memory of Hugh is when one evening at their home Jean and him were dancing. They were so happy, laughing and smiling. I worked with him for 13 years and will always remember how fun it was. The stories he told of his life and his family. He was so proud of them. My Condolences to his family as he will be missed. Rest in Peace Hugh and I hope you are dancing your jig with Jean as I type this.
Margaret Thomas
May 29, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of Capt. Howie, I was his secretary/assistant for 10 years at Vanterm. He talked about his family often. My condolences to you all.
Sharon SIms
May 28, 2017
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Capt. Howie. I worked for the Port at Vanterm when he was the Terminal Manager. He was always so calm, friendly and had a smile for everyone, he was very efficient and helpful and always a pleasure to talk to. Thinking of his family at this sad time with sympathy. Sharon Sims
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May 27, 2017
A true gentleman, an outstanding businessman and a wonderful family man....Mr.Howie will be remembered with a smile which he always offered to us. Our sympathy goes out to his family at this sad time. God bless.
Joan and George Graham, ex Vanterm employees.
Philip Durell
May 27, 2017
I have fond memories of Hugh from my time working in the port. Condolences to all the family but especially to Jennifer who I knew from her time in the Shipping & Marine Operations course
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