Prudence Howes-Joseph

West Barnstable – Prudence Howes-Joseph passed away unexpectedly, on November 15, 2021, at Cape Cod Hospital. She was 71. Prudy was born on September 16, 1950, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA. She was the daughter of Charles and Suzanne Howes of Barnstable. A graduate of Barnstable High School, class of 1968. She had a 40-year career as a phlebotomist at Cape Cod Hospital.

Prudy was a proud, lifelong Cape Codder, born with beach sand between her toes. She married her husband, Mel Joseph, on October 8, 1977, and together they carved out a life on Cape Cod. Prudy didn’t belong just to her family, she belonged to all of those she touched. A loving and giving soul, whose selfless praise towards others, put a giddy up in their step.

As a lover of books she instilled in her daughters a lifelong fondness for the written word. She had a great love for the English countryside, having made numerous trips to the UK to visit her lifelong friend Anne Ludlow. Toiling in her many West Barnstable yard gardens was a labor of love. From dogs to cats and her wild bird sanctuaries throughout her West Barnstable property she gave her time and devotion to nature. Millway Beach to the Barnstable Yacht Club and on to Sandy Neck Beach, her feet were rooted in the Cape Cod sands.

She was predeceased by her mother and father and her brother, Christopher Howes. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mel Joseph, and her twin daughters; Amy Howes-Joseph and Kate Howes-Joseph. Prudy is survived additionally by her sister, Lucinda Parmenter and her husband, Richard Parmenter . As well she has 6 living nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Prudy’s name to: MSPCA, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632 or West Barnstable Fire and EMS, PO Box 146, West Barnstable, MA. 02668.

Services and a celebration of her life will be held at later date.