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Richard Howd Obituary
Richard "Dick" E. Howd, age 88, life-long resident of Gaines, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Visitation will be held at 12pm until the time of the Funeral Mass at 1pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Richard will be laid to rest next to his late wife, Erma, at New Catholic Calvary Cemetery in Flint, Michigan. Those wishing to write condolences may do so online by visiting his obituary page found at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
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Oct
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
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