HOWLETT, Harold W., 80, Mars Hill, in Mars Hill, December 14, 2010. Arrangements in care of Duncan Funeral Home, Mars Hill.
MARS HILL – Harold W. Howlett, 80, died Dec. 14, 2010, after a long illness, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1930, in Westfield, Maine, the son of Elmer and Muriel Howlett.
Harold was a very hard worker and had many jobs throughout his life. He retired after many years of service in the State of Maine Department of Labor.
Harold has always been active in the community and was a dedicated donor to the many causes that helped organizations and people in need. He was a life-long member of the United Baptist Church in Mars Hill, ME.
Harold married Betty J. Orser on October 18, 1948, until she went home to Heaven on May 17, 2001.
He was predeceased by his parents; as well as a sister, Phyllis Sullivan; and a special son-in-law, Tony Blanchard.
He is survived by three brothers and two sisters; Bernard Howlett and wife, Ramona of Presque Isle, Ronald Howlett and wife, Betty of New York, Winston Howlett of Easton, Jean Kane of Surry, and Lorraine Daggatt of Gilford. He will be greatly missed by his two sons, Pete Howlett of Delaware, and Paul Howlett and wife, Amy of Mars Hill; four daughters, Diana Pottle and husband, Anthony of Mars Hill, Bonnie Blanchard of Mars Hill, Debbie Howlett of Mars Hill, and Barbara Howlett of Mars Hill; thirty-eight grandchildren/great-grandchildren complete his very large family. Near and dear to him was a special daughter-in-law, Lucy Howlett of Delaware; and a very special member of the family, Nancy Grant of Mars Hill.
We, the children of Harold Howlett, want to say to all of you that our parents were an outstanding example of hard-work, high morals, kindness, forgiveness and family love. We learned to be who we are today from their example and will strive to instill the same values in our children and grandchildren. No words can express how much they were loved and respected. We can rest now knowing that they are together again and in Heaven with their God and pain-free. We know they are watching over all of us, and when we look to the sky, we will see them as our own shining stars. We also express a heart-felt thank you to all who prayed for Dad and helped in any way they could.
Services were held at Duncan Funeral Home in Mars Hill. Friends called Thursday, December 16, between 6 and 8 p.m. A funeral service was held on Friday, December 17, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Presiding over the service were Pastor Paul Howlett, Pastor Victor Hartley and Pastor Richard Bell. Interment followed at Kings Grove Cemetery. Donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the Child Evangelism Fellowship Northern Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 28, Mars Hill, ME 04758. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com
