Halifax – Carol A. (Card) Howie 73 died Tuesday March 22 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Howie, Sr.
Born in Weymouth and raised in Abington she was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Janice E. (Anderson) Card and a graduate of Abington High.
Carol had been a longtime resident of Whitman before her move to Halifax 17 years ago. She had worked locally as a nurse’s aide, and for many years worked at the former Brae Burn Nursing Home in Whitman.
She enjoyed knitting and crafting and shared her talents with many family and friends. She was also an avid reader.
She is survived by her loving children Richard J. Howie, Jr. and his wife Laure of Whitman, Cheryl McPhail and her husband Robert of Pembroke, and Michael A. Howie and his wife Sharon of Brockton. She is also survived by her beloved friend Brenda Ward of Whitman as well as 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Her services will be held Saturday March 26 at 11 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Central Cemetery, Halifax. Visiting hours will be held Friday March 25 from 5-8 PM. Donations in her name may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, Box 859060, Braintree, MA 02185.