Michael T. Howard, Sr., 43
…union pipefitter, raised in Tewksbury…
BOSTON: Michael T. Howard, Sr. age 43, a former longtime resident of Tewksbury, died Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the husband of Kelly (Shaw) to whom he was married for 16 years.
Born in Lowell on March 26, 1960, he was the son of Dolores (Sarni) Howard who survives him of North Billerica and the late William A. Howard, Jr..
He was raised in Tewksbury and attended Tewksbury schools. Mr. Howard graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School of Billerica in 1978.
He was employed by the Riverside, CA Pipefitter’s Union Local # 409. Mr. Howard previously worked for Boston Pipefitters Union Local # 537 formerly known as Local # 448.
He resided in Framingham for many years until moving to Riverside, CA in 1998.
In 2002, he and his family moved to Franklin, Mass.
He attended St. William’s Church of Tewksbury.
Mr. Howard was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed many activities including boating and spending time with his children.
Besides his wife and mother he leaves 5 children; Michael T. Howard, Jr., Tammy, Ashley, Kayla, and Chelsea Howard all of Franklin; 4 brothers; William A. Howard and his wife Arleen (Giardi) of Durham, NH, Charles G. Howard of Boston, Shawn P. Howard of Tewksbury and Richard C. Howard and his wife Cindy (Finklestein) of Corona, CA; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours Friday 5-9 p.m. at the FARMER & DEE FUNERAL HOME, 16 LEE ST., Tewksbury. Funeral Sat. 9 a.m. from the funeral home. Funeral Mass Sat. at 10 a.m. at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.