He was born in Rumford, ME on December 11, 1956, a son of Alton W. and Margaret (McHale) Howes. He attended Rumford schools. He was in the Army before being honorably discharged.
He worked at the Rumford mill for over 20 years, he was also on the Mexico Fire Department for many years. He loved going to the casino, cooking, and go on random road trips with his wife and with his daughter Pam. He always made sure to visit his daughters whenever he was out and about, and always stopped in to InkMaine to see his nephew Kris or went to his house.
He married Edna (Tripp) Howes on June 7, 1980 in Lewiston, ME.
Survivors include wife Edna of Mexico, ME, 3 daughters, Nancy Howes of San Diego, CA, Amy Howes and companion George Neider of Mexico, ME, Pamela Palmer and companion Pete Spadea of Rumford, ME. Brother David Howes of Sabattus, ME, sister Margaret Howes of Florida, sister in law Kathy of FT. Myers, Florida, brother in law Raymond Tripp of Mexico, ME. Grandchildren Tyra, Hanah, Noah, Allen, Bryce. Special Nephew Kris Howes and companion Jess Roberts of Rumford, ME, a special cousin George Benedix of Rumford, ME. Many nieces and nephews. Also a special friend Roger Smith of Mexico, ME.
He was predeased by his parents Alton and Margaret Howes, Brothers Alton Howes Jr., Walter Howes, Brother in law Don Parker.
The family would like to thank the staff at Androscoggin Hospice House.
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