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Matthew Howe Obituary
NEW GLOUCESTER -- Matthew Vincent Howe, 17, resident of King Street in Westbrook, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in New Gloucester. He was born January 9, 1989, in Portland, a son of James E. Howe and Dawn M. Gribbin. He attended schools in Portland and Westbrook where he was active in running track.
Matthew had been employed by Stumpy Company, a stump grinding service operated by his father.
Matthew enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music and was especially fond of the band I.C.P. He enjoyed biking, skating and riding off-road motorcycles and four wheelers. He will be remembered by his friends and family for his amazing sense of humor.
Matthew had a strong artistic talent and had designed and developed programs for various interactive internet games and cartoons.
He is survived by his father, James E. Howe of New Gloucester; his mother, Dawn M. and her husband, Mannu Singh of Westbrook; a sister, Sophia L. Singh of Westbrook; two brothers, Thomas and Chet Komulainen of New Gloucester; maternal grandparents, Ned and Edie Gribbin of Windham; and paternal grandfather, James E. Howe of Buckfield.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland, with the Reverend Philip Shearman officiating.
In lieu of sending flowers the family requests that donations be made to:
The Sophia L. Singh, Thomas & Chet Komulainen Educational Fund,
Care of People's Heritage Bank
835 Main Street
Westbrook, Maine 04092
in Matthew's memory.
Matthew Vincent Howe
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Howe
barbara lisa
July 3, 2006
Evertime I think of Matthew I smile. He brought great joy to all of us and will be greatly missed. May his smile live on within our hearts...
Love Barbs
Cathy Hardy
July 3, 2006
With Love and saddness
Uncle John and Aunt Catherine
Jim, Mary Ann, Michael and Gina Grimaldi
July 3, 2006
Dear Dawn and Jim, Edie and Ned,
Matthew was very special to each and all of you. His memory,which you hold so dear, will live on forever in your hearts. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Love
Dawn singh
July 1, 2006
thankyou to all who wrote in Matt's guestbook. Thankyou all for the love and support you have given to Jim and I.
in light, love and peace,
always with you
Mom
Nikki :)
June 29, 2006
Jimminie Crikett, words can't describe the sadness I feel for you. You are like a brother to me and I love ya, so just always know that me and even though our family is crazy sometimes we are all here for you :) Keep looking for those signs jim he is around. Matt is always with you and watching over you... Matt will and alwyas be your son, and your best friend but now he is also somthing more; he is your angel. Keep your head up Jim. Im always here for you. Luv ya
Heather Downs
June 29, 2006
Jim,
Never in my life had I witnessed such sorrow, pain, and grief as I have in your eyes the past weeks. You are the strongest person I know. My heart is forever with you. You have taught me what it means to be a good parent.... patience and unconditional love. Thank you for that. Thank you to Matthew Howe for giving your father the most beautiful gift you ever could, 17 years of loving you. And thank you for teaching me what it means to truely care for someone and for giving me hope that there is more after this. May you continue in peace. You will be sincerely missed.
Darren and Denise DiPietrantonio
June 26, 2006
Jim and Family,
Darren and I are so sorry for your loss. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Myhaver
June 23, 2006
Dawn and the Singh, Gribbin and Howe families;
I am so very sorry to hear about Matthew. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are really no "right" words that can be said at at time like this, so I will just send you love from the whole Myhaver family. We all care deeply for your family and we are so incredibly sorry for your loss.
AnneMarie Hebert
June 23, 2006
Jim, I am so sorry. Matt always had that twinkle in his eye. He just liked to play with his friends and was really one of the nicest kids I've ever taken care of. My heart breaks for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monica Carr
June 22, 2006
I'm so sorry...I wish I knew what to say... We will all miss Matthew very much, we all loved him. Please, let me know if there is any thing I can do to help you through this. I love you all.
Lateisha Howe
June 22, 2006
Uncle Jim,
Im so sorry to hear about matt. I remember when i always use to go over around the age of eleven and hang out with matt or me and him would tease brianna bout her fork in the ceral! I miss him so much, hes in my prayers and thoughts.
Uncle jim love you..Call me though i called like a few days ago.
Love Teisha
Tina Merritt (formerly Kizner)
June 22, 2006
I was blessed to be able to spend some time with Jim and Matthew in the summer of 1998. It was at this time that I was able to see just how deeply Jim loved his son. His son was his first priority and the love of his life! I was also able to see how much Matt loved his dad. His dad was his hero! We have lost touch since that summer but I know that the bond betweeen Jim and his son must have just gotten stronger and stronger over the years. How tragic life can be sometimes. My heart goes out to Jim and his family for their loss. May God bless you and heal your broken hearts. Time heals all wounds.
Cindy Jokinen
June 21, 2006
My son was about Matthew's age, when he was in a very bad car accident. Luckily we stilll have him. I am sorry beyond words for your loss and pain. Cindy J.
Brianna McPhail
June 21, 2006
Dear the family of matthew
i am so sorry about the death of matt...he was a good friend and always made me laugh.. i am going to miss him so much!
Jody Panarelli
June 21, 2006
Dearest Ned, Edie and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Just wanted you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs and kisses to all.
We love you and miss you, David, Jody, Chris & Meagan Panarelli.
Pam Young
June 21, 2006
Ned Edie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
(Princess Pammy P) and Jeff Young
Kelly McKeil
June 21, 2006
Dear Dawn, Jim, Edie, NEd,
I was so sorry to hear about Matthew's death. Life is truly not fair sometimes. You are in my thoughts and I am here if you need me.
Love,
Kelly McKeil
Ruth Myers
June 21, 2006
Ned & Edie,
Our condolences go out to you at this difficult time. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Ruth,Bob & Zachary Myers
LaDonya Middleton
June 21, 2006
Jim, I'm a friend of Deanna's and when she told me about Matthew my heart was broken. I can't even imagine what your going thru.God Bless you and your family.
VICKI WORDEN
June 20, 2006
DAWN,I AM SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST,I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THRU..PLEASE IF I CAN DO ANY THING EVEN JUST TO TALK,I AM HERE FOR YOU.YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
Annie Beagan
June 20, 2006
"This world is not a conclusion; a sequel stands beyond, invisible, as music, But positive, as sound." Emily Dickinson
Nothing beautiful in the world is ever really lost...
because all precious people live on in memory and our hearts - Forever.
Jim & family,
Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts. May you celebrate Matt's life and cherish all the memories of him. What an awesome young man!! He is now watching over you and will always be in all of our hearts.
Much Love, The Beagan Family
Debbie Mancini
June 20, 2006
Ned Edie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
Even though it is such a difficult time for all of you, just try to think of all those special memories you have of Matthew as we are sure it will bring a smile to your faces.
Tanya & Michael McKenna
June 20, 2006
Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
Eric Bratton
June 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Matthew, you have been called to greater and more specials duties from the Lord. You will be missed greatly.
Love,
Aunt Charity & Uncle Eric
Tom Caron
June 20, 2006
Jim
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Tom Caron
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Enman
June 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our love and support.
Love,
Dave, Tina & Ben Enman
Jennifer (Goodwin) Harmon
June 20, 2006
Jim,
I was so very sorry to hear of Matthew's accident. Words just don't seem to be enough. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you in this most difficult time.
Gail Kelly
June 20, 2006
Dear Jim, Dawn, Ned, Edie and family,
Matthew was a pure delight when he was at my daycare many years ago and I truly enjoyed having him there. Over the years I've thought about him often and wondered how all of you were doing. I am so sorry that you have to be going through this now. I pray that God surrounds you and helps you through this most difficult time. Thank you so much for letting me know him and your family.
With fond memories and deep sadness,
Fran Brown
June 20, 2006
May the love of your friends and family carry you through your grief...... God Bless.
MICHAEL ABBOTT
June 20, 2006
SO SO SORRY JIM.LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN EVER DO FOR YOU.
Carol Goodwin Archie Tripp
June 20, 2006
Jim, We are so sorry about Matt. We really didn't have the opportunity to get to know Matt that well, I guess that was our loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and you know if you need anything you can call we are just a stones throw away. Take care Love Carol & Archie
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