John S "Steve" Howie

John Stephen Howie, better known as "Steve Howie", age 76, Died Wednesday morning Feb 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with Mesothelioma.
He reluctantly leaves behind the loves of his life: his wife of 45 years Janet M. (Gibbs) Howie of Millis, son Stephen J. Howie of Millville, daughter Rebecca L. Howie of Longmont CO., son Christopher D. Howie, his wife Allison V. Howie, and grandson Elliott Henry Howie of Millis. He also leaves brother Thomas K. Howie and wife Kathryn of Millis, Brother Joel Howie of Ormond Beach FL, several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brothers Samuel J. Howie JR. of Millis and Paul Howie of Millis.
Steve graduated from Millis High School in 1967, attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and joined the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972, serving on the USS Gearing.
Steve was the 3rd son of Samuel J. Howie and Virginia B. Howie, Co-owner of Howie Oil Company, trusted Oil burner technician in Millis and surrounding towns, member of the Millis COA, the Millis Fund, the Boys in the Barn Bible Study group in Medway, longtime volunteer for New Life in Walpole MA, Habitat for Humanity, and lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Congregational UCC Millis for which he could be considered the pied piper of children for decades. He served on the board of deacons, prudential committee and trustees many, many times. Steve spent countless hours assisting with the Youth fellowship programs, was a core member of the Youth Hiking Camp leaders for more than 27 years and was a beloved adult of all children attending the Millis UCC.
A celebration of life service will be held for Steve at the United Church of Christ, Congregational in Millis, MA on Sunday, February 25th at 2pm. A collation will follow in Fellowship Hall at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Millis Fund;
New Life Furniture Bank of MA, 102 Elm St. Walpole MA 02081; Millis UCC or Faith and Family Hospice, 420 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 203, Marlborough MA 01752.