In Taunton, April 1, 2006 Hope R. (Sherman) Howard, age 80, Wife of the late Adelbert Howard. Residence Tremont St., Taunton. Survived by several step children. Aunt of Robert Sherman & Scott Nagw both of Riverside, RI., Mary E. Botelho of East Providence, RI. Close friend of Ginny Norcut of Taunton. Funeral service at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton on Tuesday April 4th at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours one hour prior to service. Interment in the family lot in North Burial Ground, Providence, RI. Donations in Hope’s memory may be made to the Marion Manor Nursing Home, 33 Summer St., Taunton, Ma. 02780