MENDELSOHN, Howard D., of Sharon, MA, aged 85. Entered into rest on August 9, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Frances (Shaff) Mendelsohn. Devoted father of Barry Mendelsohn and his husband Jeffrey Nordrum of Jamaica Plain, MA and Susan Powell and her husband David of Sharon, MA. Cherished grandfather of Cindi Powell and Charles Powell. Funeral services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, CANTON, MA, on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 10 AM followed by interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan and David Powell on Friday following interment until 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Ovations at www.ovationsforthecure.org.