James F. Howes Jr.

James F. Howes, Jr. formerly of Tewksbury, was ironworker; 63 HAVERHILL Mr. James F. Howes, Jr., 63, a resident of the Bradford section of Haverhill, died Thursday, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. He was born in Woburn, Dec. 2, 1943, son of the late James F. and Elsie M. (Oldford) Howes, Sr. Raised and educated in Tewksbury, he later attended Cape Cod Community College. For four years he served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Otis Air Force Base. Mr. Howes moved to Bradford in 1978. For over 40 years, he worked as a Union Ironworker with Local 7, Boston. He also spent many years remodeling homes, as an independent contractor. A lifelong motorsports enthusiast, he enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles, and cars throughout New England. Mr. Howes also enjoyed mountain biking, and cherished spending time with his family. His survivors include his wife of 31 years, Jeanne M. (Lenihan) Howes of Bradford; four sons, Jason and his wife Joanna Howes, Joshua Howes, Jonathan Howes, Justin Howes, all of Bradford; a daughter, Lisa and her husband, William Gillis of S. Dennis; two brothers, Jack Howes of Windham, NH, David and his wife, Diane Howes of Windham, NH, a sister, Donna Whitten of Arizona; two grandchildren, Jaclyne Gillis of S. Dennis, and Joseph Howes of Bradford; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. HOWES In Boston, Nov. 15, James F. Howes Jr., 63, husband of Jeanne M. (Lenihen) Howes, and a resident of Haverhill. Funeral Tuesday Morning at 9 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St. Bradford, (EXIT 48 OFF RTE. 495 N) followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m in Sacred Hearts Church. Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Monday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Local 7 Iron Workers Schlorship Fund, 195 Old Colony Ave., So Boston, MA 02127. Condolences and directions may be obtained at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.