Cranston: Howe, William E., 64, of Parkway Ave, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Philip Huliar Hospice Center in Providence.Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Almas (Fashjon) Howe.Bill worked at the Providence Housing Authority as a Security Officer.He leaves a brother, Edward Howe of Lowell, MA, a niece Jeanne (Dunn) Stedman of Montauk, two nephews Steven Dunn of West Newbury MA and Kevin Dunn of Marlboro, MA, and six great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Jeanne Dunn (Howe) of Narragansett and Alan Howe. He was a longtime companion of Elizabeth Himmelwright.PLEASE CONTACT FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR ARRANGEMENTS.In lieu of flowers, donations to Special Signal Fire Association , P.O. Box 25009, Providence, RI 02905, in his memory, would be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com