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Howard Davis Obituary
He was born on Aug. 30, 1922, and was the son of the late William and Eleanor (Specht) Davis. He married Mary Main in Noank July 10, 1948 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Sadly, she predeceased him in Oct.of 2007. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was honorably discharged on Nov. 3, 1945. In his earlier years, Howard worked in several local boatyards in Mystic and Noank, before going to the Mystic Seaport in 1958 with a career lasting over 53 years. Howard was a life member of the Noank American Legion Post 115 and was inducted into the Connecticut American Legion Hall of Fame in 2008.
He leaves his daughter, Susan Roselund and her husband, Stephen, of Noank; and three grandchildren, Ashly Roselund of New London and Ryan and Troy Wunderlich, both of California.
His family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Noank. Burial with full military honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service, at the Noank Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Noank Baptist Church.
The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online message of condolence.
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Carol Brown
December 21, 2011
Dearest Howard,
I was out of town when the Lord took you and just recently learned that you have joined my dad Nelson Brown on the hill in Noank cemetary. How many times the two of you talked about being neighbors in the cemetary forever.
You were ever faithful in participating in the Memorial Day Parade. In 2012 both you and Nelson will be missing from the ranks, but oh what memories I have of your decades of friendship.
I will also always remember that black lunchbox you would bring to the Seaport.You said your father had used it and you were now the proud owner. I often wondered of the many stories that lunchbox with the rope handle could tell. You were a true Noanker, loved my many, admired for your knowledge, genuine in our conversation and caring. You were a treasure and I shall miss your presence. Peace!
Melinda Burridge
December 13, 2011
Dear Susan, We were all so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing, we all truly cared for him. He was a wonderful man who brought many smiles to us all. May you find comfort in your loving memories of him. Your friends at Chelsea Groton. Melinda,Penni, Kerri, Lori, Robin, JoAnne & Lizz.
Victoria Burdick
December 12, 2011
Mr. Davis' hug is one that I will cherish and sorely miss! His affirming arms were there at important thresholds; winning a Seaport Dyer Dow race, my wedding day, and the first time on the pulpit at Noank Baptist Church.The archive of his mind was daunting, and his sharing always a great learning opportunity. Blessings to his family ~ He'll be lovingly in our conversations for many decades to come!
Janet Pluth
December 11, 2011
I have good memories of Howard working at the Eldridge Boat Yard with my Dad many years long ago. He'd been best man in my parents wedding as well 66 years ago. What a family friend and will be much missed in Noank. My sympathy to his family.
Becky Johnson
December 10, 2011
Howard Davis one one of the kindest people I ever met. I was a staff member at Mystic Seaport Museum for 5 years; we made fast friends, and he was a great story teller. My heart goes out to the family. I am richer for having known Howard Davis. The angels are singing in Heaven tonight. RIP, my friend, I hope we shall meet again.
Grant Hammond
December 10, 2011
Howard was "Mr Mystic Seaport" in my eyes. He was known by just about everyone who works, or volunteers at the Seaport. His talents, and his willingness to share with others, in shipbuilding were enormous. He was a special kind of person, and will be greatly missed.
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