HOWARD, Virginia A. (O’Neil), of Winthrop, Oct 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Howard. Devoted mother of Janice Boehner and her husband Al of Rockland, Lois Morelli and her husband Michael of Winthrop, Marcia Howard of Winthrop, and Jill Paru and her husband Brad of Middleton. Sister of Geraldine Mack of N.H. and the late Glenn Cardinal, Ruth Graziano, and Margaret LeBlanc. Loving grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 15. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Thurs, Oct. 16, at 9am. Funeral Mass in St John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Visiting hours, Wed. only 4-8pm. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.